Governor Lombardo Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Memory of United States District Court Judge Larry Hicks

Reno, NV -- Please see the statement below from Governor Joe Lombardo on the death of United States District Court Judge Larry Hicks, who tragically lost his life after being struck by a vehicle near the Reno Courthouse on May 30, 2024:

“Donna and I join the Hicks family, Reno community, and our entire state in mourning the devastating loss of Judge Larry Hicks,” said Governor Lombardo. “Appointed in 2001, Judge Hicks faithfully served his fellow Nevadans for over two decades. Judge Hicks was known for his steadfast commitment to his family, deep respect for the law, and unmatched professional integrity. In his honor, I’ve lowered the flags to half-staff tomorrow from sunrise to sunset.”

Accordingly, in honor of Judge Hicks and his exemplary service to the State, the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada will be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 31, 2024.