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Resolution Honoring Former President Jimmy Carter
Last scannedAug 23, 2026, 4:15 AM
In one sentence
This Senate resolution mourns the passing of President Jimmy Carter, honors his life and legacy, and recognizes his career in public service.
What it does
- Mourns the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.
- Extends sympathy to the family of President Carter.
- Honors the life and legacy of President Carter.
- Recognizes his time as Governor of Georgia, U.S. Navy service, and 39th President.
- Notes his work after leaving office with The Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity.
Who it affects
- The Senate
- Former President Jimmy Carter's family
Limits and unknowns
- This resolution does not create new laws or change existing rules.
- The text lists past events but does not provide details on future actions related to these topics.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Resolution
- A formal statement of opinion or feeling by a legislative body that does not create new laws.
- Camp David Accords
- Peace agreements signed in 1978 between Egypt and Israel, brokered by President Carter to establish a framework for peace.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
This resolution (1) mourns the passing of former President Jimmy Carter and extends sympathy to his family; and (2) honors his life, legacy, and contributions to the United States.
Official activity
Bill history
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR S81)Senate
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
- Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress