President Jimmy Carter dies; Wisconsin officials offer praise, prayers
MILWAUKEE - Officials from across the state of Wisconsin are sharing their thoughts, praise and prayers in light of the passing of President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States.
The Carter Center confirmed his death, saying he died peacefully at his home in Plains, surrounded by his family. He was the longest-lived president in U.S. history.
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Carter's last public appearance was at his late wife Rosalynn Carter's funeral on Nov. 29, 2023. He was also briefly seen watching a U.S. Navy flyover with F-18s and World War II planes on his 100th birthday.
Jimmy Carter delivers his Fireside Chat from the library in the White House. ca. 1 February 1978. (Photo by: Hum Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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Gov. Tony Evers (D)
"Former President Carter was a committed and dedicated advocate for peace, human rights, and treating others with dignity, decency, and respect—qualities that earned him respect and admiration from many across our country and around the world. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of humanitarian and public health achievements not only during and throughout his presidency but beyond it, as well," said Gov. Evers. "Kathy and I extend our sympathies to former President Carter’s family and loved ones and wish them peace during this time."
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Congressional District 2)
"President Jimmy Carter was a great American. From his groundbreaking work for peace in the Middle East to his decades of work with Habitat for Humanity, he was a beacon of service. A champion for human rights, including LGBTQI+, he was a role model for many. He will be missed."
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Congressional District 4)
"Today as we mourn the loss of President Jimmy Carter, we must remember and honor his remarkable life. A true public servant, he dedicated his life to peace, compassion, and service. His legacy of humility and humanity will inspire generations to come."
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Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler
"President Jimmy Carter was a visionary leader and a singularly good person, and his remarkable lifetime of service—from Plains, Georgia to the White House and beyond—exemplified the best of what America could be. Guided by his deep faith, President Carter lived a life committed to peace, human rights and democracy—from forging the Camp David Accords as President, to his decades of volunteering with Habitat For Humanity, to the essential work of the Carter Center to fight disease and promote dignity around the world. His loss is felt in all corners of our country, and the Democratic Party of Wisconsin offers our deepest condolences to President Carter’s family and loved ones.
"Our nation today both mourns the president who committed his life to the service of others and celebrates the life of the farmer from Georgia who believed in a brighter, more just and caring future for people across the country and around the world—a dream to which we still aspire."