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Georgia leaders react to President Jimmy Carter’s hospice announcement
Georgia leaders weigh in on Jimmy Carter’s resolution for at-home hospice care
At 98-years-old, Carter is called the longest-lived American president. Saturday afternoon, The Carter Middle introduced he made the choice to spend the remainder of his life at dwelling with household on hospice care. Georgia leaders instantly poured of their assist for the Carter household.
Following The Carter Middle’s announcement that former U.S. president Jimmy Carter could be spending his “remaining time at dwelling together with his household” receiving hospice care, Georgia politicians and state leaders rallied assist across the Carter household.
At 98-years-old, Carter is called the longest-lived American president.
Jimmy’s personal grandson, Jason Carter, who was a former Georgia state senator and the democratic nominee for governor in the course of the 2014 election tweeted his gratitude:
“I noticed each of my grandparents yesterday. They’re at peace and—as at all times—their dwelling is stuffed with love. Thanks all to your sort phrases.”
The Workplace of Gov. Brian Kemp launched the next assertion:
“Marty, the ladies, and I are praying for former President Carter, former First Woman Rosalynn Carter, and their household throughout this time. We ask all Georgians to hitch us in sending them our ideas and prayers.”
Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-Dist. 5) additionally issued an announcement:
“President Jimmy Carter is an inspiration. He by no means stopped working for peace, democracy and uplifting these most marginalized. I named my son Carter after this nice President. I attempt on daily basis to verify my Carter has the identical humility and dedication to service as his namesake. My ideas are with First Woman Rosalynn, Jason, and President Carter’s total household.”
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger tweeted his personal well-wishes:
“Our prayers are with the Carter household at the moment. Might they discover peace in all that President Carter has contributed all through his many years of service to Georgia, our nation, and our world.”