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Sen. Kip Averitt (R-Waco) Resigns
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| Contributor | TX DEM |
| Last Edited | TX DEM Mar 10, 2010 02:40pm |
| Category | News |
| News Date | Mar 08, 2010 02:00pm |
| Description | Sen. Kip Averitt, R-Waco, resigned from office Monday, a week after winning the GOP primary for reelection to a seat he no longer wants to hold.
Averitt announced in January — after it was too late to get off the ballot — that he didn't want to serve another term. Darren Yancy of Burleson was the only other major party candidate who signed up to run, and although Averitt didn't campaign, he won handily. Now he's giving up the seat by quitting the term he's currently serving (as of noon on March 17). Expect a statement any time now from former Sen. David Sibley, R-Waco, who has told supporters in the district that he'd like to succeed Averitt.
Averitt issued a statement:
Your vote of confidence last Tuesday, election day, was most gratifying. I am humbled by your support.
Now, the time has come for me to step down. I will resign my senate seat as of noon on March 17th. This will allow the Governor to call a special election on May the 8th. My immediate priority now is to see that the voters in central Texas get to pick their next senator.
Serving you, our friends, and our neighbors has been my highest honor and greatest privilege. I thank you for your continued support of my decision to step away from public office after 17 years of service. I will now work on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and spending time with my children. |
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