HARTFORD— Governor Ned Lamont signed an executive order on Monday declaring Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, a Day of Remembrance in Connecticut to honor the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter.
The executive order, numbered 25-1, also calls on all residents to observe a statewide minute of silence at 10 a.m. on Thursday, coinciding with the start of President Carter’s funeral at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
The executive order follows a proclamation by President Joe Biden, who declared Thursday, Jan. 9, as a National Day of Mourning across the United States. Flags nationwide have been lowered to half-staff in honor of Carter, with the customary 30-day period of mourning set to last until Jan. 28, 2025. At sunset on that day, flags will be raised to full-staff.
Carter served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. Following his presidency, he became a tireless advocate for humanitarian causes, founding the Carter Center and working on global peace initiatives, health programs, and the promotion of democracy. His efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Lamont is urging Connecticut residents to join in the minute of silence at 10 a.m. Thursday, whether at home, work, or in public spaces. The executive order requests that all state and local government offices, including schools and universities, take part in the observance
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