(a) I Liheslatura, on behalf of the people of Guam, shall honor with a State Funeral any person who at the time of his death or before served as a Senator, I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi, I Sigundo Maga’håga/Maga’låhi, Judge, Non-Voting Delegate to Washington or any citizen who, in the opinion of
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the Committee on Rules of I Liheslatura, has displayed exemplary service for the island and the people of Guam, if the family of the deceased so agrees. (b) Expenses for a State Funeral shall be paid by the government of Guam. Expenses for State Funerals shall be paid out of the operations fund of I Liheslaturan Guåhan which shall be periodically reimbursed by appropriations from the General Fund. (c) The Director of Administration shall coordinate with the Executive Director of I Liheslaturan Guåhan the planning and conducting of each State Funeral. SOURCE: Former Govt Code § 176, as added by P.L. 15-089:1 (Jan. 8, 1980). 2025 NOTE: Reference to “Governor” replaced with I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi and reference to “Lieutenant Governor” replaced with I Sigundo Maga’håga/Maga’låhi pursuant to 5 GCA § 1510. References to the “Guam Legislature”/“Legislature” replaced with I Liheslaturan Guåhan/Liheslatura pursuant to 2 GCA § 1101.