For Immediate Release
On Sunday, December 29, 2024, [former] President Jimmy Carter passed away, at the age of 100 years. Council 100 would be remiss if it did not honor our 39th President of the United States, Georgia’s own treasure and Southern gentleman, and most importantly, a true humanitarian and diplomat.
Council 100 issues this nonpartisan statement without consideration for political party or preference.
Born James Earl Carter, Jr., on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, President Carter, a U.S. Navy veteran, served his community in various apolitical & political capacities, the state of Georgia as its governor,
and of course this country, as our Commander-in-Chief (The Carter Center, n.d.).
However, of all his achievements, his most celebrated attributes were his kindness and selflessness—serving those who were less fortunate—through his work and partnership, with his wife, Rosalynn, with Habitat for Humanity.
According to the Habitat for Humanity web site, President and First Lady Carter committed over 30 years working alongside over 100,000 volunteers building and renovating or repairing over 4,400 homes in 14 countries, while raising awareness of the critical need for affordable housing (n.d.). We may never have another more giving human, of his rank, grace this earth again. Our country has lost a real leader, who’s presidency, despite much criticism at the time and soon afterward, was one of the most difficult to navigate due to his predecessor’s unusual circumstances of taking the presidency unelected.
As with most things viewed in hindsight, to understand the importance that President Carter brought to the White House as its occupant for one term (1977-1981), one must understand previous presidencies that brought about the seeming collapse of certain American ideals. In retrospect, during his presidency, President Carter reestablished faith in the Constitutional structure of the United States. We thank you, President Carter, for sharing your principles, faith, and temperament, with us all. And for your decades of service to our country, the world, and humanity. We mourn, in unison, with others, around the globe.
Mournfully,
AFGE Council 100