(New York, NY) -- Flags on government buildings across New York state will fly at half-staff starting Tuesday to honor former President George H.W. Bush.
Governor Cuomo issued the directive, calling the late President a statesman and patriot who dedicated his life to serving his country. Flags in New York will remain at half-staff through Thursday and 41's funeral in Houston and burial at the George Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station.
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