WATERBURY, CT – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter:
“Today, our nation mourns the passing of Nobel laureate and former President Jimmy Carter.
During his presidency and in the decades after, President Carter served as an advocate for peace, human rights, and democracy.
His work with Habitat for Humanity inspired me to introduce my students to service and has helped build strength, stability and self reliance for so many through shelter.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Carter family during this time and I thank him for his lifetime of service.”