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Recognize, honor, and thank Former President Carter for his service to the United States of America and the people of the world

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by John Arch

Nebraska lawmakers recognize and honor former President Jimmy Carter for his public service and humanitarian work, offering condolences to his family.

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Bill Summary · LR 1

Summary of LR1: Recognize, honor, and thank Former President Carter

Overview

  • Bill Type: Legislative Resolution (LR1)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: January 8, 2025
  • Session: One Hundred Ninth Legislature, First Session
  • Sponsored by: Arch (primary) and a broad slate of co-sponsors listed in the bill
  • Legislative Actions:
    • Laid over on 2025-01-08
    • Adopted and signed by President/Speaker on 2025-01-15

LR1 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the life and service of former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr., and offering condolences to his family. It is non-binding and serves as a formal expression of the Nebraska Legislature’s respect and gratitude.

Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize, honor, and thank former President Carter for his service to the United States and to people around the world.
  • To convey condolences to Carter's family and friends.
  • To request that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Carter family.

Key Provisions

  1. The Legislature explicitly recognizes and thanks Former President Carter for his public service and humanitarian impact.
  2. The Legislature offers condolences to Carter’s family and friends.
  3. A copy of the resolution is to be sent to the Carter family.

(The preamble includes assertions about Carter’s life and work, detailing his birthplace, military service, post-presidency work with the Carter Center, and recognition through the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. It notes his death on December 29, 2024, at age 100.)

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary beneficiaries: The family and friends of Former President Carter; the Nebraska Legislature and the people of Nebraska, who receive a formal expression of respect.
  • Legal/Practical Impact: None in terms of lawmaking or policy. This is a ceremonial resolution without binding regulatory effect.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: January 8, 2025
  • Laid over: January 8, 2025
  • Adopted and signed: January 15, 2025
  • The resolution memorializes Carter’s legacy and serves as a formal state acknowledgment within Nebraska’s legislative record.

Additional Context

LR1 references Carter’s notable achievements: founding the Carter Center, his Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for promoting peaceful solutions to international conflicts, democracy, human rights, and development, and his life of public service and humanitarian work. It also notes his death in late 2024.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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