Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the U.S. flag and the Hawaii state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaii State Capitol and at all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaii National Guard in the State of Hawaii, effective immediately, until sunset on Wednesday.

This action is taken to honor the late State Senator Sam Slom of Oahu, longtime state legislator, who died Sunday following an illness, according to a news release.

“Sam dedicated some 20 years to representing East Honolulu and was a vocal member of the Republican Party and a longtime strong voice for small business,” Green said. “Sam was a good friend.”

Slom was 81 years old; funeral arrangements are pending.

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