sacramento — California lawmakers on Sunday expressed condolences over the death of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100. Remember.
“Today, our country and the world lost a leader who embodied dignity, decency, grace and kindness,” said House Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi. “Paul joins me in mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter and in giving thanks for a life whose devotion to public service and peace was sacred.”
Vice President Kamala Harris said she would always remember his “kindness, wisdom and profound grace.”
“His life and legacy continue to inspire me and will inspire generations to come. Our world is a better place because of President Carter.
Carter is the 39th president of the United States and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. His presidential term was not smooth after he failed to run for re-election in 1980, but he left an unforgettable legacy after leaving office, including public service work and energy transition. through his leadership in creating the Department of Energy.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn said Carter left his mark on the area by working with Habitat for Humanity to build low-income housing while Hahn was a city councillor. She worked with Carter on a project to build 16 units of housing for low-income families in San Pedro.
Gov. Gavin Newsom called the late president “a man of rare character.”
“He saw the common humanity in all of us and built bridges between people of different faiths and sects abroad while working to meet the needs of people at home,” Newsom said. “Despite difficult challenges and trying times , but his bright energy and spirit never wavered.”
Carter was hailed as a “clean energy champion, a staunch defender of democracy and a fundamentally decent human being.” Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., also issued a statement on Sunday expressing condolences.
“His lifelong commitment to service has carried us through turbulent times,” he said, “and he leaves behind a shining example of how to treat each other better.”
Sen. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., said Carter “served tirelessly, fearlessly defended his dignity and was respected for his commitment to our common humanity.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed condolences over Carter’s death, saying she was “lucky” to have sat down with the former president all those years ago.
“I will cherish the conversations we were able to have and am grateful for his wisdom and guidance,” she said. “My deepest condolences go out to the Carter family and his loved ones on this difficult day.”
President Biden will speak on CNN on Sunday night about the late president’s death.
