NEWS RELEASE
GOVERNOR GRETCHEN WHITMER
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
"First Lady Rosalynn Carter was a strong American woman who set a powerful example for us all to follow.
“From her efforts as a pioneering advocate for mental health to the hard work she did building houses alongside her husband with Habitat for Humanity, Mrs. Carter dedicated her long life to making a real difference in other people’s lives.
“She and President Carter shared a 77 year marriage, an inspiring model for love and effective partnership. My thoughts—and those of the people of Michigan—are with President Carter, their four children, and their entire family.”
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