AUSTIN, Texas – Following the passing of former President Jimmy Carter Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott has sent condolences to his family.
In a statement, Abbott said Carter’s life was marked by selfless service to the American people.
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“Cecilia and I mourn the loss of former President Jimmy Carter alongside millions of Americans across the country. Our nation remains the greatest beacon of freedom and opportunity in the world because of our fearless chief executives who are our guiding force through the best and worst of times. For that, we owe President Carter our enduring gratitude for his service as the 39th President of the United States. Having led a life marked by selfless service to the American people, President Carter leaves behind a great legacy as a husband, father, naval officer, governor, and Nobel prize winner, and he will be greatly missed by many. Cecilia and I send our prayers and deepest condolences to the entire Carter family,” Abbott said.
The 39th President of the United States, Carter was the longest-lived president. He died Sunday roughly 22 months after entering hospice care, at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023, spent most of their lives.
President Joe Biden has scheduled a state funeral in Washington for former President Carter on Jan. 9.