BY THE GOVERNORFLAGS ON ALL STATE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ORDERED LOWERED TO HALF-STAFF WHEREAS: Nearly one year ago, on Saturday, October 7, 2023, during the Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret, militant Hamas terrorists launched a coordinated attack on the country of Israel by land, sea, and air, killing over 1,200 people; and WHEREAS: Among those killed were over 40 American citizens, with at least 7 Americans still unaccounted for or being held hostage; and WHEREAS: As we observe the...