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Former President Jimmy Carter honored by Georgia Senate

By Brittany Edney
Updated  February 21, 2023 11:29pm EST
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FOX 5 Atlanta

Georgia lawmakers honor President Carter

President Jimmy Carter, who entered Hospice care over the weekend, was honored on Tuesday on the floor of the Georgia Legislature.

ATLANTA - Georgia politicians and officials are paying tribute to former president Jimmy Carter who is in home hospice care. His accomplishments at both the national level and within Georgia's communities are being remembered on both sides of the political aisle.

On the floor of the Georgia State Senate former President Carter was honored for his life of public service and advocacy for human rights on Tuesday.

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"Post presidency, he continued promoting these ideas through his dedication to humanitarian human aid globally and here in Georgia as well," said State Sen. Freddie Powell Sims. "Everyone in Plains knew him as Jimmy. He is a role model, a leader, a trailblazer, and an unmistakable gentleman with loads of strength."

The 98-year-old is also the only Georgian to ever occupy the Oval Office. The Georgia House of Representatives also paid tribute to the 39th president on Tuesday.

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After the announcement that former President Jimmy Carter was entering Hospice care, well wishes from around the country poured in.

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"President and Mrs. Carter are woven through the fabric of our community. Even through their political success, they have remained good neighbors and are active in the community of plains," said State Rep. Mike Cheokas.

The remembrances on the floor of the legislature come a day after the Atlanta City Council unanimously passed legislation honoring Carter on Monday.