BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 on Sunday, Dec. 29 in Georgia. He was the 39th president who served from 1977 to 1981.
Leaders from Louisiana have reacted to the passing of the former president.
Gov. Jeff Landry said on X, formerly known as Twitter, “Sharon and my deepest condolences go to President Jimmy Carter’s family. He was a true public servant. May he rest in peace.”
Speaker Mike Johnson said , “Today, the thoughts of Americans and the prayers of Congress are lifted up on behalf of the Carter family. President Carter’s story was one of humble beginnings, and his life is a testament to the boundless opportunities available in this great nation. Because of his work in brokering the Camp David Accords and his advocacy with Habitat for Humanity, the world is a more peaceful place, and more Americans have a place to call home. No one can deny that President Carter led an extraordinary life of service to his country. May he rest in peace.”