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This resolution commemorates the life and remarkable legacy of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. The resolution highlights Carter's significant achievements, beginning with his early life in Plains, Georgia, where he was the first in his family to graduate high school, and his naval career as a lieutenant in the nuclear submarine program. It details his political journey from local politics in Georgia to becoming governor and ultimately president, emphasizing his contributions to civil rights, desegregation, and domestic policy reforms such as creating the Department of Education and establishing the Superfund environmental program. The resolution also celebrates Carter's post-presidential humanitarian work through The Carter Center, including efforts to eradicate Guinea worm disease, monitoring international elections, and promoting peace and human rights globally. Additionally, it recognizes his diplomatic achievements like the Camp David Accords, his Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, and his lifelong commitment to public service alongside his wife Rosalynn. The resolution ultimately honors Carter as a model of perseverance, integrity, and dedication to serving his country and fellow human beings, and formally extends condolences to his family, which includes four children, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

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