Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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November 19, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2023
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Governor Whitmer Statement on Passing of First Lady Rosalynn Carter
LANSING, Mich. – 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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