Governor Greg Gianforte today ordered flags flown over state buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 10, 2022, to honor the life and service of Senator Mark Sweeney of Philipsburg who passed away May 6, 2022.

“A dedicated husband, father, and public servant, Senator Mark Sweeney always put Philipsburg and Montana first,” Gov. Gianforte said. “To honor his life and service to our state, I have ordered flags to fly at half-staff over state buildings and grounds from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, the day of Senator Sweeney’s service. Susan and I are praying for his wife Sue, their children and grandchildren, his family and loved ones, and all who were fortunate to know him.”

Elected to the Montana House of Representatives in 2018, Sweeney represented House District 77 in the House between 2019 and 2021. In 2020, Sweeney was elected to the Senate, where he represented Senate District 39 from 2021 until his passing.

The governor’s flag order can be viewed below.