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Motion · S6M-16084 · 10 Jan 2025

The Life of Jimmy Carter

Lodged by John Mason Standard Motion 20 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the death of James Earl Carter, who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981; commemorates his devotion to human rights, environmental conservation, and energy policy and what it sees as his simple, sincere and straightforward Christian faith; believes that his many key achievements included the Camp David Accords, a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, which, it understands, led to a historic peace treaty between both countries, which still holds; recognises his work on the energy crisis and conservation, where President Carter emphasised energy conservation and the development of alternative sources in response to the oil crisis of the 1970s; acknowledges the SALT II Treaty, where President Carter worked with the Soviet Union on the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks, which aimed to reduce nuclear weapons; understands that he founded the Carter Centre in 1982, which focuses on advancing human rights as well as improving healthcare in developing countries; notes that in 2002, President Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in promoting peace, democracy, and human rights, and encourages everyone to recognise his work for its long-lasting impact internationally.

Supporters (20)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.