North Carolina Governor, US Representatives and Senators on passing of former President Jimmy Carter
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and local and state representatives posted their condolences on Sunday after hearing the news of the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.
Carter, who was known as a champion of international human rights both during and after his White House tenure and who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his lifetime of dedication to that cause, died Sunday at the age of 100.
He turned 100 years old on Oct. 1, 2024, an occasion that was celebrated with events both at the Carter Center in Atlanta and in Carter's Plains, Georgia, hometown, though Carter himself was by that time too frail to attend them.
Upon Carter's passing, many took to social media to share their condolences.
Gov. Cooper shared on X:
"Today we lost an icon who was the epitome of what it means to be a true public servant in and out of office. In a political world of hate and bombast, President Carter was a kind, calm, giving and sincere man of faith. Well done, good and faithful servant. - RC"
Governor-Elect Josh Stein shared his sympathies on social media saying the former president "represented the best of America."
"President Jimmy Carter was a principled man, a committed humanitarian, and a true public servant. He represented the best of America: guided by faith and service and dedicated to our nation's promise. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family. May his memory be a blessing."
Sen. Thomas Tillis said in a statement that Carter would be remembered for his passion for helping those in need.
"President Carter will be remembered for his passion for helping those in need, his robust and unshakeable faith, and his commitment to public service," said Senator Tillis. "Susan and I extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the entire Carter family."
Congresswoman Alma Adams also shared a statement remembering Carter as an icon.
"From his humble family peanut farm, to the Naval Academy, to the White House, to four decades of unyielding philanthropy, President Jimmy Carter's life demonstrated the magnanimous might of America.
He restored dignity and humility to the White House when it was sorely needed.
He challenged Americans to walk 'a path of common purpose,' to reject war and materialism, and to take bold steps to protect our planet and future.
President Carter championed humanity, diplomacy and human rights, laying the first bricks of peace in the Middle East with the Camp David Accords.
He was a family man, who devoted nearly 80 years of marriage to his 'equal partner in everything he did,' first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Having built new homes for those in need until he couldn't even lift the tools anymore, President Carter has now gone home himself, to his dear wife Rosalynn. May he rest in peace."
