Ducey orders flags at half-staff in honor of Former House Minority Leader Robert McLendon

PHOENIX (KYMA, KECY) - Gov. Doug Ducey orders flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Monday, in honor of former Arizona House Minority Leader Robert McLendon.

Rep. McLendon died last week on Wednesday at the age of 85.

"The loss of former House Minority Leader Robert McLendon is felt across Arizona," said Gov. Ducey. " A constant public servant, Representative McLendon was a dedicated educator, high school basketball coach and advocate for his community. A Douglas, Arizona native, Representative McLendon served the people of Yuma for decades and was a proud, life-long Yuman. Our thoughts are with his friends and family during this time."

Rep. McLendon was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives for nine from 1983 to 2001.

He also served on the Yuma County Board of Supervisors and Arizona Board of Regents.