Governor Bob McDonnell
issued the following statement today following news that Delegate Harvey Morgan
has decided not to run for re-election to the General Assembly.
“For more than 30 years, Harvey
has been a dedicated and stalwart advocate for his constituents in the 98th
District and for all the citizens of the Commonwealth. While passionately
advocating on issues such as mental
health reform, the environment and the Chesapeake Bay,
Harvey has always been a true
statesman and the epitome of a Virginia gentleman.
“I had the pleasure of serving with him in the
General Assembly and learned much from him about how to best represent the
interests of our constituents. I have known Harvey
for more than 20 years. We served on committees together, and were roommates
during the legislative session for 8 years. In that time, he has become a close
friend, an advisor and a partner in government. The General Assembly will miss
his strong, but congenial manner of advocacy and his leadership as the chairman
of the House Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee and a member of
the Appropriations and Commerce and Labor Committees.
“I wish Harvey the very best in
his future endeavors. I know he will enjoy spending time with his wife Mary
Helen and the rest of his family, and I thank him for his tremendous service to
the people of the Commonwealth.”
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