Governor Janet Napolitano announced that flags at state buildings will be lowered through Sunday, June 15th, in honor of State Senator Jake Flake, who died Sunday at his home near Snowflake.
"Jake Flake was a leader of great strength and wisdom, who worked with passion on behalf of the people of Arizona," the Governor said. “Our hearts and prayers are with his family as they mourn his loss."
Senator Flake, a longtime cattle rancher and a former Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives, was 72. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise, 12 children, 55 grandchildren, and a great grandchild.