White House
Proclamation Announcing the Death of James Earl Carter, Jr.: “TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES: It is my solemn duty to announce officially the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., the thirty-ninth President of the United States, on December 29, 2024. President Carter was a man of character, courage, and compassion, whose lifetime of service defined him as one of the most influential statesmen in our history. He embodied the very best of America: A humble servant of God and the people. A heroic champion of global peace and human rights, and an honorable leader whose moral clarity and hopeful vision lifted our Nation and changed our world.
Colorado Governor
Governor Polis, as directed by President Biden, ordered flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset for 30 days, starting on the day of former President Carter’s passing, December 29th, including a National Day of Mourning on January 9th, to honor the life and service of James Earl Carter, the 39th President of the United States. “as America begins to mourn the death of Former President Jimmy Carter I encourage Coloradans to join in honoring his 100 remarkable years of life, service, and leadership. We must continue to further the ideals that Former President Carter believed in, including deep compassion and protecting human rights and dignity,” said Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
Denver Mayor
Mayor Mike Johnston signed ordinance 24-1765 to end the sale of flavored tobacco: Mayor Johnston’s signature makes official City Council’s decisive action to end the sale of flavored tobacco.
