The New Hampshire community and officials are remembering Rosalynn Carter's legacy. The former first lady and wife to President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday. Rep. Annie Kuster, D-New Hampshire, said that the world lost an incredible leader."Rosalynn Carter was a champion for women and redefined the role of the First Lady. Through her humanitarian work and mental health advocacy, she helped enact real change for our country," Kuster wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "Her legacy will be felt for generations to come." Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, also shared her thoughts on Carter's passing.She posted on X that Mrs. Carter was "a tireless champion for women's rights and mental health, and her advocacy moved our nation forward." Susan Sterns, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness New Hampshire, said she and others stand on Mrs. Carter's shoulders."I think at NAMI New Hampshire, we were founded by typically moms who had adult children living with serious mental illnesses," Stearns said. "Over 40 years ago, we fondly call them NAMI mommies. And I think, you know, Mrs. Carter deserves a place in the pantheon of NAMI mommies, as we remember her. I think she leaves a legacy that will go on for generations."Stearns said that it's because of Mrs. Carter that people struggling with mental illness can live full lives. New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley also took to X to share his condolences. "An amazing woman who lived an extraordinary life. She has left many friends in New Hampshire," Buckley said.Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, said that Mrs. Carter was "a remarkable and strong woman" who "set an example for all of us of what it means to serve."Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, posted on X saying, "Her dedication to serving others was the through line of her life, and I know her impact will be felt for years to come."Mrs. Carter was 96.