Summary
Flags in Kansas and New Jersey are flying at half-staff to honor two public servants who have passed away. Kansas honors former Mayor Evora Wheeler, while New Jersey remembers former U.S. Representative Dick Zimmer.
Key Facts
- Flags in Kansas and New Jersey are flown at half-staff as a tribute.
- In Kansas, flags are lowered on January 17 for Evora Wheeler, former Mayor of Emporia.
- Evora Wheeler was active in community service and numerous local organizations.
- Wheeler passed away at age 94 on January 2.
- In New Jersey, flags are lowered from January 16 to 17 for Dick Zimmer.
- Dick Zimmer was a former U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 12th District.
- Zimmer authored Megan’s Law, related to community notification of sex offenders.
- Services for the two individuals are scheduled, with memorial contributions requested.
