In a solemn act of remembrance, Governor Tina Kotek has ordered Oregon's public institution flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. The directive follows a Presidential Proclamation and will be in effect today until sunset on January 28, 2025. This gesture symbolizes the state's respect and mourning for the departed leader.
According to a statement made by the Oregon government newsroom, Governor Kotek expressed her admiration for Carter's optimism and enduring faith in humanity. "I deeply admired President Jimmy Carter and followed his work during and after his presidency. He exemplified optimism, an unshakable faith in the human spirit, and resolve to end suffering in his country and across the world," Governor Kotek said.
The governor's statement highlighted the broad range of social and economic reforms attributed to Carter's term in office and his post-presidential philanthropic work. From bolstering social services to advocating for affordable housing, Carter's commitment to bettering the lives of working people was spotlighted—his tireless efforts for peace and understanding remembered.
In her remembrance, Governor Kotek also shared words from President Carter's Nobel Peace Prize address, reflecting his humanitarian philosophy. "Leaders like President Carter are best remembered in their own words. In his 2002 Nobel Peace Prize address he stated: ‘The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices. God gives us the capacity for choice. We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace. We can make these changes – and we must,'" as noted by the Oregon government newsroom.
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