The California State Assembly observed a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter during a chamber prayer and moment of reflection on Jan. 6, 2025. Reverend Patty Osha led the prayer and highlighted Carter's humanitarian work and call to civic duty.

Assemblymember Gallagher led members in a moment of silence and spoke about the recent school shooting at Feather River Adventist School in Oroville, naming two kindergarten students, Roman Mendez and Elias Wolford, who were critically injured. Gallagher said both boys "are making a remarkable recovery" and described community vigils and fundraisers held for the families.

The Assembly also heard adjournments in memory: Assemblymember Gallagher asked the body to adjourn in memory of William "Bill" Hudson, who died at age 88 and was described as a longtime community volunteer and walnut farmer; Assemblymember Soria offered an adjournment in memory of Kevin Cox, a Central Valley brewer and mentor who died Dec. 22, 2024. Both adjournments were read and ordered printed in the journal.

Separately, Assemblymember Soraya introduced two guests from Madera County — Supervisor Leticia Gonzales and Supervisor Bobby McCauley — who were recognized on the floor. Members were also asked to remember wildfires in Southern California and the first responders mobilized to fight them.

These remarks and adjournments are ceremonial floor items; they record condolences, recognitions, and requests for the journal rather than legislative actions.