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This bill matters because it formalizes a significant national tradition for honoring past presidents and other esteemed individuals. By authorizing the lying in state, it provides a solemn public space for Americans to mourn, reflect on President Carter's legacy, and acknowledge his contributions to the nation and the world. If this resolution didn't pass, the specific arrangement for his remains to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda would not be officially sanctioned, potentially altering the nature and location of national mourning observances.
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This bill matters because it formalizes a significant national tradition for honoring past presidents and other esteemed individuals. By authorizing the lying in state, it provides a solemn public space for Americans to mourn, reflect on President Carter's legacy, and acknowledge his contributions to the nation and the world. If this resolution didn't pass, the specific arrangement for his remains to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda would not be officially sanctioned, potentially altering the nature and location of national mourning observances.
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