[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Gardner 5-1-1939 by Ord. No. 52; amended in its entirety 4-20-1982 by Ord. No. 776. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
The flag of the United States of America shall be flown at half mast on all buildings owned or controlled by the City of Gardner after the death of a veteran who has served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States and shall continue to be flown at half mast every day until the burial of said veteran.
The Mayor of the City of Gardner shall have the authority to have the flag of the United States flown at half mast by virtue of a state and/or federal proclamation.