Florida
Governor DeSantis Orders Flags to Half Staff in Honor of Bill Posey
Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed flags at the Capitol, Brevard County Courthouse, and Palm Bay City Hall to fly at half staff on Saturday in honor of former U.S. Rep. Bill Posey. Posey died at age 78 last month. Before…
Key points
- Governor DeSantis has ordered flags to half staff in honor of former U.S. Rep. Bill Posey.
- Posey served a lengthy political career in both Congress and the Florida Legislature.
- He was known for his dedication to Florida’s Space Coast and advocacy for government transparency.
NewsWK — In a show of respect, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered flags at the state Capitol, as well as locations in Brevard County, including the Courthouse and Palm Bay City Hall, to be flown at half staff on Saturday. This tribute is in memory of former U.S. Representative Bill Posey, who passed away last month at the age of 78.
Bill Posey had a long political career, serving 16 years in the U.S. Congress after spending 16 years in the Florida Legislature. Governor DeSantis acknowledged Posey’s contributions, stating, “Former Representative Posey lived an honorable life of service and always displayed his unwavering dedication to the citizens of Florida. Our prayers go out to his family.”
Posey was known for his advocacy in Congress, including a notable lawsuit against the CDC regarding mask mandates for air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following his passing, U.S. Representative Mike Haridopolos paid tribute to him, highlighting Posey’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and government transparency, as well as his support for Florida’s space industry.
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Based on reporting originally published by Florida Phoenix. Read the original story.
