Governor Doyle asks Wisconsin citizens to honor Day of Mourning for victims at Virginia Tech

At the request of Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine, Governor Jim Doyle today called on all citizens of Wisconsin to observe one minute of silence, tomorrow, Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. CDT to honor those who were killed Monday at Virginia Tech University, as a sign of respect, and solidarity with the Commonwealth of Virginia.

"Our friends and fellow citizens in Virginia have suffered a terrible tragedy - a loss that is not isolated to their state, but affects all American citizens," Governor Doyle said. "I urge everyone in Wisconsin to recognize this moment of silence, and stand united with our friends in Virginia, and across the country, as our hearts go out to the friends and families of those who were killed. They will never be forgotten."

Governor Doyle is asking that bells around the state ring at 11:00 a.m. Friday in honor of the Virginia Tech victims.

Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine declared Friday a statewide Day of Mourning in Virginia and sent a letter to fellow governors asking them to join the effort.

"As this tragedy impacts not just Virginia, I encourage you to consider standing with Virginia," Governor Kaine wrote in an April 18 letter to other governors. "It is clear that difficult days lie ahead as we embrace the grieving process that is sure to come. Again, I thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask that you keep Virginia Tech in your hearts and minds as we all work together to overcome this horrific tragedy."