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Gov. Gregoire�s statement on the resignation of state Rep. Steve Hailey

For Immediate Release: December 15, 2008

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire issued the following statement today on state Rep. Steve Hailey, R-Mesa, who is resigning his legislative seat next month due to his battle with colon cancer:

�I want to thank Rep. Steve Hailey for his commitment to his constituents not only in Mesa but throughout the 9th Legislative District. Despite his cancer diagnosis earlier this year, Rep. Hailey continued to serve the communities in his district while fighting this devastating disease.

�I know this was a difficult decision for Rep. Hailey, and he�ll be greatly missed by Washington�s legislature. My family and I will certainly keep him and his loved ones in our prayers as he continues his battle for a full recovery.�