NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have directed flags at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at 100 years old.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Tuesday that directs flags at half-staff in New Jersey, following similar decrees by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Gov. Ned Lamont in recent days.
Flags will be flown at half-staff in all three states until sunset on Jan. 28—30 days from Carter's death—in accordance with the U.S. flag code.
“President Jimmy Carter embodied decency and integrity throughout his life of public service,” Hochul said in a statement Monday. “I’ll never forget as a teenager meeting him in Buffalo. He was an inspiration to me and so many Americans. Our hearts are with the Carter family during this difficult time.”
Murphy said Carter the “embodied the belief that public service is a lifelong calling.”
“He dedicated his life to charitable efforts, striving to improve the lives of people around the globe. We thank President Carter for his service to our nation and offer our heartfelt prayers for his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him,” Murphy said.
“President Carter’s style of leadership set an example that ought to be emulated by public officials nationwide, most notably his self-effacing and kind disposition,” Lamont said. “He carried himself with grace and integrity, treated others with dignity and respect regardless of whether they were a political ally or foe, and above all worked to implement policies that make our country a more equitable place for all to live and thrive.”
Funeral services for Carter will be held in Georgia and Washington, D.C., beginning Saturday, Jan. 4, and concluding Thursday, Jan. 9.