Rep. Bonner Pushes Up His Resignation Date

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Rep. Jo Bonner (R-AL) announced Tuesday that he would push up his resignation date to August 2 so that a new representative can be elected in time for the start of the 113th Congress’ second session in January.

He was originally expected to step down on Aug. 15. Bonner is leaving office for a top post at the University of Alabama system.

Below is the statement he released Tuesday.

“Earlier today, I notified House Speaker John Boehner of my intent to leave Congress at 11:59PM on August 2, 2013. It was always my intent for this seat to be vacant as little time as possible; therefore, I am moving up my original resignation date to ensure that a new representative can be elected and seated in time for the Second Session of the 113th Congress in January 2014. I’m grateful to Governor Bentley for his assistance with this, and I will be forever indebted to the people of South Alabama for the privilege of representing them in the U.S. Congress.”

 

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