Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proclaimed Thursday, Jan. 9, as President Jimmy Carter Day in Arkansas to honor his life and service.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proclaims Jan. 9, 2025, as “President Jimmy Carter Day in Arkansas.” The proclamation comes on the heels of President Joe Biden declaring Jan. 9, the day of President Carter’s funeral, as a National Day of Mourning.

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Governor Sarah Sanders has proclaimed Thursday, Jan. 9 as President Jimmy Carter Day in Arkansas. WHEREAS: James “Jimmy” Earl Carter Jr., the 39th President of the United States, was born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia to Earl and Lillian Carter;

Sanders said Carter put his faith front and center while helping people around the world through volunteer work.

President Joe Biden declared Jan. 9 as National Day of Mourning to honor the nations 39th president and humanitarian President Jimmy Carter.

Here is Thursday’s schedule for the final day of rites honoring Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who died Dec. 29. All times are Eastern: 9 a.m. — Carter's casket departs the U.S. Capitol. The funeral motorcade travels to Washington National Cathedral.