Jimmy Carter dies: California leaders recall ‘a man of rare character’

SACRAMENTO —  California lawmakers expressed their condolences Sunday after former President Carter’s dying at 100. He was remembered for the function he performed in a post-Watergate world and for leaving probably the most impactful post-presidency legacies in historical past.

“Right this moment, our nation and our world has misplaced a pacesetter who embodied dignity and decency, grace and goodness,” Home Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi said. “Paul and I take part mourning the lack of President Jimmy Carter and in giving thanks for his life, which was saintly in its devotion to public service and peace.”

Vice President Kamala Harris mentioned she would all the time keep in mind his “kindness, knowledge, and profound grace.”

“His life and legacy proceed to encourage me — and can encourage generations to return. Our world is a greater place due to President Carter,” she mentioned in a statement.

Carter, the thirty ninth president of the USA and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, ended his presidency on rocky phrases after dropping his reelection bid in 1980 however went on to forge a memorable post-presidency legacy, together with public service work and management in an vitality transition by way of his creation of the Division of Vitality.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn mentioned Carter left his mark on the area by way of the work he did constructing low-income housing with Habitat for Humanity again when Hahn was on the Metropolis Council. Collectively, she and Carter labored on a undertaking that built 16 homes for low-income households in San Pedro.

Gov. Gavin Newsom called the late president “a person of uncommon character.”

“He noticed the frequent humanity in all of us, constructing bridges between individuals of various faiths and factions overseas whereas working to satisfy the wants of these at dwelling,” Newsom mentioned. “Regardless of daunting challenges and making an attempt occasions, his shiny vitality and spirit by no means faltered.”

Carter, remembered as “a clear vitality champion, a staunch defender of democracy, and a basically first rate particular person” was additionally mourned by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), who issued an announcement Sunday.

“His lifelong dedication to service led us by way of turbulent moments,” he mentioned, “and he leaves behind a shining instance of the best way to higher deal with each other.”

Sen. Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) mentioned Carter was “ceaseless in his service, unbending in his dignity, and revered for his dedication to our frequent humanity.”

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles mourned Carter’s dying, saying she was “lucky” to take a seat and communicate with the previous president years in the past.

“I’ll cherish the dialog we have been in a position to have, and am grateful for his knowledge and steering,” she mentioned. “I ship my deepest condolences to the complete Carter household and his family members on this tough day.”

President Biden was set to ship remarks concerning the late president’s dying Sunday night on CNN.