2009
Sen. Mel Martinez, a Florida Republican, announced Friday that he will resign his seat as soon as a replacement can be named by the governor.
“My priorities have always been my faith, my family and my country, and, at this stage of my life and after nearly 12 years of public service in Florida and in Washington, it is time to return to Florida and my family,” the 62-year-old said in Orlando, Florida.
“So today I am announcing my decision to step down from public office.”
Martinez said he is resigning “of my own free will. There is no impending reason; it’s only my desire to move on and to get on with the rest of my life.”
He added that he is in good health and that he expects the next phase of his life will take place in the private sector. (CNN)
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