“I thank the people of Kentucky’s Fourth District for the honor of serving as their Congressman over the last eight years.
“When I was a Cadet at West Point, I internalized the words of the U.S. Military Academy’s motto, ‘Duty, Honor, Country.’ Next, I learned that success was based on honoring God, Family, and Work, in that order. In December 2011, I decided that in order to honor those values, I needed to retire from Congressional service so I could more effectively serve my family as a husband and father.
“Those priorities continue to guide my decisions. Recently, a family health issue has developed that will demand significantly more of my time to assist. As a result, I cannot continue to effectively fulfill my obligations to both my office and my family. Family must and will come first.
“Therefore, I am resigning from the U.S. House of Representatives effective at close of business on July 31, 2012.
“I have served with great men and women in the Congress in both parties, and leave knowing that the House is filled with people who love this country and are working to make our future better. I am grateful to have been blessed by being a part of this great institution.”
Congressman Davis submitted his resignation today to Governor Steve Beshear and Speaker of the House John Boehner.
We wish Davis and his family well.
Davis may be on different political planes than most of us but he’s a good man and sticks to his word.
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1 Ed Marksberry // Aug 1, 2012 at 8:12 am
I too wish Congressman Davis and his family the best along with others who face health issues, especially those who have the added burden of no access to affordable health insurance. You see, we all need to take time and realize we are in this together and should want to care for each other. It’s the most honorable emotion you can bestow to each other. May we all assist to uplift Congressman Davis’s spirit and all those in need at their times of struggles.
2 UKeye // Aug 1, 2012 at 9:21 am
I too wish Davis and his family well, although it’s hard to forget how he became a Congressman.
His “Looney Clooney” ads disgusted me then, and I would hope that, whoever runs for the KY-4 seat now, he/she wouldn’t repeat Geoff’s below the belt tactics. Win or lose, but do it with honor, people.
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