HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Corbett has ordered all Pennsylvania flags at the Capitol Complex and at Commonwealth facilities in Monroe County lowered to half-staff on Friday, Oct. 31 in honor of former State Representative Joseph W. Battisto.

Battisto, who represented the 189th House District from 1983 to 2000, passed away on Oct. 25.

All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.