Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on April 23 in honor and remembrance of U.S. Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse, who died April 18, 2021.

“While Congresswoman Furse’s contributions and accomplishments were numerous—from service in the United States Congress, to the anti-apartheid activism of her early life, to founding the Oregon Peace Institute and PSU’s Institute for Tribal Government—everything she did honored her belief that anyone can make this world a better place,” said Governor Brown. “Dan and I hold her family in our hearts as we celebrate her life."

The date of the flag order, April 23, coincides with Congresswoman Furse’s memorial service, which the public is invited to attend.