Governor Whitmer Statement on Passing of First Lady Rosalynn Carter 

LANSING – On Sunday, Nov. 19 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.”