THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS 
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON 02133 
(617) 727-3600 

BY HER EXCELLENCY 
JANE SWIFT 
GOVERNOR
 
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO 432
 
DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY RESULTING FROM THE TERRORIST 
ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 11,2001
 
	WHEREAS, the recent, vicious terrorist attacks on our nation have created an 
unprecedented need to implement immediate and long-term security measures;
 
	WHEREAS, these attacks have directly and indirectly caused and contributed to 
numerous security, public safety, economic, and fiscal demands; 

	WHEREAS, the government has the responsibility to protect and promote the 
well-being, health, safety, and security of the people of the Commonwealth; and 

	WHEREAS, the need to protect our cities and towns, coordinate strategy, 
maximize the use of funds, and sustain the physical and economic security and stability 
of the Commonwealth and its citizens is paramount; 

	NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jane Swift, Governor of the Commonwealth, acting 
pursuant to the power provided by Chapter 639 of the Acts of 1950, as amended, and by 
virtue of the authority vested in me as Supreme Executive Magistrate, do hereby issue 
this proclamation that there now exists, and has existed since September 11, 2001, a state 
of emergency in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

	Pursuant to the powers granted to the Governor by the legislature in Chapter 639 
of the Acts of 1950, as amended, and other provisions of law, I shall from time to time 
issue recommendations, directions and orders as such emergency circumstances require.

	This proclamation of a state of emergency shall remain in effect until rescinded.

Given at the Executive Chamber in 
Boston this 2nd day of October in the 
year two thousand one.

Jane Swift
Governor
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
 
William Francis Galvin 
Secretary of the Commonwealth

GOD SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS