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Weiner Officially Resigns

(signed) Anthony D. Weiner, Member of Congress

The 35-word letter above, sent to Governor Andrew Cuomo, House Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, officially brought a sudden end to the 12 and a half-year career of Anthony D. Weiner as a member of Congress.

The brief note also capped three hectic weeks during which Weiner’s three years of texting sexually charged notes and pictures to six women around the country were revealed and forced him to resign his post in Congress when it was learned some of the texting originated in the House gymnasium.

The scandal and the resignation, prompted largely by his Democratic colleagues, also stirred up related political activity which will be resolved by a special election to replace Weiner which is to be called by Cuomo. The winner will complete serving the 18 months remaining in Weiner’s current term.

During his dozen years of service as a congressmember, Weiner, 46, came to be recognized as a hands-on, effective lawmaker, which was reflected by his several reelections and support from constituents when his texting experiences were revealed.

When Weiner announced he would be resigning from office last week, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, for whom Weiner was an aide and succeeded in Congress, stated:

“On this sad day, we should not forget that Anthony Weiner was an effective and passionate advocate for the people he represented in Brooklyn and Queens.

“He has served his community, city and country well for over two decades. I wish him,

[wife] Huma, and his family only the best.”

Among others showing support for Weiner as he announced his resignation, Congressmember Carolyn Maloney (D–Queens/Manhattan), a colleague from the Queens delegation, stated, “I’m sorry it has come to this, but I think it’s best for him and his family and for the Congress.”

Queens Borough President Helen Marshall issued a statement declaring:

“Anthony Weiner has paid a heavy price for his actions. He has apologized and resigned from his office. He was an articulate member of Congress and before that a hardworking member of the City Council [from 1992-1998]. Now it’s time to move on. My hope is that this talented individual will be able to use his skills and talent in new ways and venues for the good of the people and, as he said, to continue to heal.

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