(Office of the Governor) — Gov. Ralph DLG Torres on Monday said as a mark of solemn respect for the life and service of the late Honorable Ivan James Alafanso Blanco, representative of the 22nd Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature, the CNMI will hold a Commonwealth State Funeral on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 at the Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe. The ceremony will begin promptly at 9 a.m.
“I hereby authorize administrative leave on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for non-critical employees that will be attending the Commonwealth State Funeral services,” the governor said.
“Sign-in sheets will be present on site for government employees in attendance. Administrative leave will only be granted to employees that will be attending the Commonwealth State Funeral on Thursday.”
All department and activity heads of the Commonwealth government are advised to be in formal attire: men in suit and tie and women in formal dress.
“Thank you to everyone in our community for their kindness and support of the Blanco family during this emotional time. We ask for your continued support this week as the CNMI bids farewell to one of its public servants, Rep. Ivan James Alafanso Blanco,” the governor said.
