MEDIA RELEASE

Gov. Neil Abercrombie has ordered that all national and Hawaii flags at all State offices and agencies as well as the Hawaii National Guard are to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, Feb. 18 in memory of former State Rep. Samuel Sang Hoy Lee.

Former Rep. Lee served the Mililani district from 1986 to 1996. He was succeeded in the House of Representatives by his partner in life, Marilyn. Prior to serving in the House, Sam Lee served in the Department of State’s Foreign Service.

“Sam was truly a man who believed in, and dedicated his life to public service,” Abercrombie said. “To the Lee family, please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I wish you Sam’s strength and courage in the days ahead.”