IL HR0915

Recognizes President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr. on his 100th birthday on October 1, 2024, and honors his commitment to peace, democracy, and humanitarian efforts.

Documents Carter's political career as Georgia State Senator (1963-1967), Governor of Georgia (1970-1975), and 39th President of the United States (1977-1981).

Acknowledges Carter's establishment of the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Education, and his national energy policy focused on conservation, price control, and new technology.

Highlights Carter's post-presidency work founding The Carter Center in 1982 and his 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, along with his extensive international work on peace negotiations, election monitoring, and disease eradication.

Recognizes Carter's support of Habitat for Humanity, which has provided shelter to more than 59 million people globally, and his legacy of public service and humanitarian work.