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Politics: President Jimmy Carter Newsletter for Sunday December 10, 2023 ( 4 items )  

Carter Center Hosts The Jimmy Carter Forum on U.S.-China Relations in Honor of 45th Anniversary of Normalization
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 7 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release: The Carter Center will honor President Jimmy Carter and commemorate the 45th anniversary of the normalization of U.S.-China relations during a conference on Jan. 9, 2024. World-renowned experts will participate in panel discussions on different dimensions of the U.S.-China diplomatic, military, and economic relationship. A gala dinner to celebrate President Carter's legacy promoting peace in East Asia will follow   more

LULAC SALUTES TRINI GARZA, A LATINO TRAILBLAZER AND CHAMPION FOR ADVANCING HIS COMMUNITY
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2023: In a heartfelt tribute, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) commemorates the life and legacy of Trini Garza, a true Latino trailblazer and constant advocate for the advancement of his community. Born on September 22, 1931, in Stockdale, Texas, to Gabriel and Carmen Garza, Trini's journey epitomizes resilience, determination, and an unshakeable commitment  more

SIU Board of Trustees Approves Honorary Degrees, Distinguished Service Awards
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Dec. 8 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Larry H. Dietz, former vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management at Southern Illinois University Carbondale before becoming president at Illinois State University, will receive a Distinguished Service Award following approval by the SIU Board of Trustees today (Dec. 7). Dietz is one of four individuals recommended by SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane for hon  more

U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Led by Senators Reverend Warnock and Ossoff Honoring the Life of First Lady Rosalynn Carter
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Senators Reverend Warnock and Ossoff led the introduction of the "Honoring the life of First Lady Rosalynn Carter" resolution Bipartisan resolution is cosponsored by the entire U.S. SenateResolution extends sympathies of the Senate to President Carter and the Carter family; honors the life of First Lady Rosalynn Carter and her contributions to the United States of America Senator Reverend Warnock on t  more