President Jimmy Carter , 1924 – 2024 (Photo – Randy von Liski)
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger and Supervisor Hilda L. Solis will introduce a motion to declare Thursday, January 9, 2025, a Day of Mourning across Los Angeles County in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100.
By News Desk
President Joe Biden proclaimed January 9, 2025, as a National Day of Mourning, ordering the closure of federal government offices as a mark of respect for the late President. Barger and Solis’ motion aligns Los Angeles County with this federal observance, following the precedent set in 2018 when the Board honored the late President George H.W. Bush with a similar action.
“President Jimmy Carter’s lifelong commitment to public service, human rights, and global peace exemplified the highest ideals of leadership,” said Chair Kathryn Barger. “It’s fitting that Los Angeles County joins the nation in paying tribute to his extraordinary legacy by observing a Day of Mourning.”
The motion calls for the closure of all non-emergency and non-essential County offices, agencies, and entities on January 9, 2025, allowing County employees and residents to reflect on President Carter’s contributions to the nation. Essential services, including public safety and emergency operations, will continue uninterrupted as determined by individual County Department Heads.
“President Jimmy Carter led our country compassionately and with a kindness that championed human rights and made significant strides in environmental justice and education. His values reflected the very best of humanity,” said Chair Pro Tem Hilda L. Solis. “We dedicate Thursday, January 9, 2025 as a Day of Mourning in his honor. May we reflect on his long and fulfilling lifetime and tremendous career in public service with admiration and pride, and as a resounding collective commitment to uplift peace and prosperity for our country.”
President Jimmy Carter’s National Funeral Service will take place on January 9 in Washington D.C. at 10:00 am ET, (7:00 am PT).
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