This resolution honors the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. It commends his lifelong career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy. The bill highlights Carter's achievements, including brokering the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, establishing diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China, creating the Departments of Education and Energy, and negotiating the SALT II treaty with the Soviet Union. It also recognizes Carter's post-presidency work through The Carter Center, promoting human rights, democracy, and disease eradication worldwide, as well as his volunteer efforts with Habitat for Humanity. The resolution acknowledges Carter's prestigious awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize, and mourns the loss of the longest-living U.S. President while celebrating his exemplary service to the nation and the world.
This resolution honors the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. It commends his lifelong career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy. The bill highlights Carter's achievements, including brokering the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, establishing diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China, creating the Departments of Education and Energy, and negotiating the SALT II treaty with the Soviet Union. It also recognizes Carter's post-presidency work through The Carter Center, promoting human rights, democracy, and disease eradication worldwide, as well as his volunteer efforts with Habitat for Humanity. The resolution acknowledges Carter's prestigious awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize, and mourns the loss of the longest-living U.S. President while celebrating his exemplary service to the nation and the world.