{"id":22173,"date":"2025-02-05T16:20:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T21:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&#038;p=22173"},"modified":"2025-02-05T16:20:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T21:20:17","slug":"statement-from-orange-county-mayor-jerry-l-demings-on-the-passing-of-the-aga-khan-february-5-2025","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2025\/02\/statement-from-orange-county-mayor-jerry-l-demings-on-the-passing-of-the-aga-khan-february-5-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement from Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings on the Passing of the Aga Khan | February 5, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14519 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Demings_Seal_Full_Color-241x241-1.png\" alt=\"Mayor Demings' Seal\" width=\"118\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Demings_Seal_Full_Color-241x241-1.png 241w, https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Demings_Seal_Full_Color-241x241-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px\" \/>I want to extend my deepest condolences to the Ismaili Muslim community in Orange County and worldwide on the passing of His Highness the Aga Khan. His lifelong dedication to education, healthcare, and economic development uplifted countless lives.<\/p>\n<p>Through the Aga Khan Development Network, the spiritual leader and philanthropist championed peace and progress, leaving an enduring legacy of compassion and service.<\/p>\n<p>Orange County joins the global community in mourning this loss. Our thoughts are with his family and the Ismaili Muslim community. May his values of unity, generosity and kindness continue to inspire us all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Jerry L. Demings, Orange County Mayor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I want to extend my deepest condolences to the Ismaili Muslim community in Orange County and worldwide on the passing of His Highness the Aga Khan. His lifelong dedication to education, healthcare, and economic development uplifted countless lives. 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