The U.S. and Massachusetts flags are flying at half-staff across the Commonwealth to honor former President Jimmy Carter who died Sunday.
Governor Maura Healey says the flags will remain lowered on all state buildings until January 28th.
The governor says President Carter lived a life dedicated to peace, human rights, democracy and moral clarity. She says he also set an enduring example of what it means to serve others, and his legacy will continue inspire generations to come.
Springfield Congressman Richard Neal says "no one ever disputed Carter's decency."
Amherst Congressman Jim McGovern says the former president was an inspiration to him and many other Americans.
President Carter died yesterday at the age of 100.
His funeral is January 9.
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