Former President of the US Jimmy Carter Died Today at 100 Years Old. He was the 39th President of the US.

Governor Janet T. Mills issued the following statement today on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the US:

“President Carter led a remarkable  life centered around service to others.  As a peanut farmer, a US Navy Lt., Governor of Georgia, President of the US, respected statesman and humanitarian, a Sunday School teacher, President Carter spent his life working to make our world a better place.  He was the moral conscience of a nation whose words and deeds demonstrated that the human capacity for kindness and goodness is limitless.  America has lost a true model of servant leadership.  On behalf of the people of Maine, I extend my deepest sympathy to the Carter family.”

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree released the following statement on the death of former President Jimmy Carter:

“Whether he was putting solar panels on the White House before many understood their full potential or giving up his humble peanut farm to prevent even a hint of impropriety as president, Jimmy Carter demonstrated how the nation’s top executive can lead by example.  Even after leaving office, President Carter remained dedicated to the greater good – safeguarding free and fair elections around the world and with his bare hands building affordable housing alongside Habitat for Humanity for over 30 years.  At 100, America’s longet living president maintained a commitment to election integrity, fighting poverty and environment protections until the last days.  My thoughts are with the Carter family.”

Former President Jimmy Carter was married to First Lady Rosalynn for 77 years.  She died last year.