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This resolution honors the memory of United States President Jimmy Carter, highlighting his significant life achievements and contributions to public service. The resolution traces Carter's journey from a peanut farmer and submarine officer to becoming Georgia's governor and the 39th President of the United States, emphasizing his groundbreaking work in civil rights, women's equality, and international diplomacy. It specifically notes his progressive actions, such as appointing African Americans to public offices, supporting women in leadership roles, addressing climate change, establishing the Department of Education, and lifting bans on gay and lesbian personnel in the Foreign Service. The resolution also celebrates his post-presidency humanitarian work through the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity, which earned him the Nobel Peace Prize, and acknowledges his deep commitment to family, having been married to Rosalynn Carter for 77 years. The document portrays Carter as a person of exceptional integrity, compassion, and dedication, who consistently worked to promote human rights, peace, and social justice throughout his lifetime of public service.

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