Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a humanitarian and philanthropist, passed away on Sunday.
Leaders in Texas responded to the news.
George W. Bush
WASHINGTON: Former US President Jimmy Carter, the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, is welcomed to the White House by US President George W. Bush (R). The White House in Washington, DC, November 18, 2002. The Nobel Peace Prize recipient this year, Carter, called
“Jack, Chip, Jeff, Amy, and the entire Carter family have our deepest sympathies,” Laura and I said. James Earl Carter, Jr. was a man with strong beliefs. He remained faithful to his nation, his community, and his family. The office was made dignified by President Carter. Furthermore, his endeavors to leave a better society behind continued when he was elected president. His efforts with the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity established a model of service that will motivate Americans for years to come.
“We join our fellow citizens in giving thanks for Jimmy Carter and in prayer for his family.”
Gov. Greg Abbott
“Like millions of Americans nationwide, Cecilia and I are grieving the loss of former President Jimmy Carter. Because to our fearless chief executives, who lead us through both the best and the worst of times, our country continues to be the world’s greatest beacon of freedom and opportunity. We will always be grateful to President Carter for his service as the 39th President of the United States. As a spouse, parent, navy commander, governor, and Nobel laureate, President Carter leaves behind a remarkable legacy and will be sorely missed by many for his life of selfless devotion to the American people. Cecilia and I offer the entire Carter family our sincere sympathies and prayers.
Sen. John Cornyn
“Jimmy Carter honorably served our country as a navy officer, Georgia state senator, governor, and president. His legacy will always be a treasured part of our great American tale because of his lifelong passion for his native Georgia and the people he served through organizations like Habitat for Humanity and his beloved Maranatha Baptist Church. During this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Carter family.
Sen. Ted Cruz
“President Jimmy Carter’s departure saddens Heidi and me. President Carter left a legacy of valiant military and public service, and at 100 years old, he was the oldest former president in history. His unwavering commitment to constructing homes for the underprivileged spanned several decades. The Carter family is in our thoughts and prayers during this trying time. As his loved ones grieve his passing, we offer prayers for them to find peace and comfort and find comfort in the knowledge that he is now with his cherished wife, Rosalynn.”
President Lyndon B. Johnson s daughters
“Jimmy Carter was a remarkable peacemaker and a remarkable human being who devoted his life to helping others. The epitome of integrity, a champion of human rights, and an example to all of us, Jimmy Carter served as a military officer, volunteered at Habitat for Humanity, and worked at The Carter Center to eradicate sickness and advance democracy. This “good and faithful servant” is blessed by God. Robb, Lynda Johnson
“We learned about the satisfaction and benefits of donating from President Jimmy Carter, a man of strong faith and deeds. In addition to being a loving husband of more than 70 years, he established the benchmark for servant leadership. For for than 40 years, he served as both my mentor and cherished friend. I shall always be motivated to do good deeds by his example. America should be proud of him because he had so much to be proud of. Luci Baines Johnson
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Congresswoman
Sylvia Garcia
“The news of President Jimmy Carter’s passing saddens me greatly. His greatest contributions to this nation and the world came after his stint as president, making him a true statesman. He discovered his actual vocation as a private citizen, continuing the work he began in the White House to spread justice, dignity, love, and peace throughout the world.
“I had the privilege of accompanying President Carter as a member of the official U.S. delegation to restore the Panama Canal to the Panamanian people while serving as the City Controller of Houston. I witnessed firsthand the guy he was during that trip: a supporter of democracy, human rights, global cooperation, and economic growth for the underprivileged. He demonstrated that peace must always be our aim and that doing the right thing eventually pays off. He went on to win the Nobel Prize because the Carter Center, his foundation, was instrumental in the global effort to eradicate dictatorships and deadly parasites.
“Knowing the security and stability a home offers, he maintained his enthusiasm for helping others by building homes with Habitat for Humanity. His choice to accept hospice care demonstrated to us that dying can be a more pleasant and fulfilling experience, which sparked several family conversations about this important topic all throughout the nation.
“President Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, who was his intellectual companion for many years, lived out Jesus’ teachings on justice and love. His leadership has made our planet a more compassionate, secure, and modest place. As he is reunited with his beloved Rosalynn Carter in paradise, my thoughts and prayers are with the Carter family, their Plains neighborhood, and everyone else who laments his departure but finds solace in his legacy.”
Texas Rep. Vikki Goodwin
Texas Rep. Mihaela Plesa
Texas Rep. Chris Turner
Texas Rep. Matt Shaheen
National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation
The Arlington, Texas-based National Medal of Honor Museum issued a statement.
“President Carter led a life of service, from his time in the US Navy to the White House to his post-presidential efforts to promote democracy and public health globally. His generosity to the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, which he kindly supported as an Honorary Director, is greatly appreciated. He understood the importance of the Medal, remarking while presenting the award to Lt. Col. Matt Urban, We need heroes not just for the victories they make possible on the battlefield, but in later days to remind us of what America, at its best, can be. All of us at the NMOHMF offer our sympathies to his family and promise to emulate his selfless giving.
Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones
Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa
“Jimmy Carter will always be regarded as one of the finest American presidents.
Thousands of people in the US and around the world were inspired by his integrity, generosity, and faith. However, President Carter’s altruism and compassion extended beyond his tenure in the White House.
President Carter was a strong supporter of human rights, conservation, international peace and diplomacy, and—perhaps most famously—affordable and decent housing. He spent decades volunteering with Habitat for Humanity before founding the Carter Center to advance democracy and human rights globally.
“The Carter family and their loved ones have our sincerest sympathies, on behalf of the Texas Democratic Party. President Carter s legacy will continue to serve as guiding beacons for generations to come.”
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