A Dream Is Put on Hold

My hopes of becoming Georgia's next Insurance Commissioner

were put on hold this week.
 
It is with great disappointment that I announce today that I will not be

qualifying to become Georgia's next Insurance Commissioner.
 
I began campaigning for the seat currently held by John Oxendine

almost a year ago. However, Friday afternoon, I

 was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
 
We have spent the last few days considering all the options.

But, first and foremost, is addressing the cancer.

 I must consider my health.
 
I am extremely disappointed that I have to pull out of the race.

We really felt like we had a strong message for all Georgians a

nd felt we could make a difference in 2010.
 
I will undergo surgery in the near future,

 and am expecting a full recovery.
 
We had hoped to stay in the race,

but it is not possible at this time.
 
But I would like to take the time to thank everyone who worked for me,

 contributed to my campaign and showed confidence in

me to become Georgia's next Insurance Commissioner.
 
There are some very good candidates in this race, and Georgia voters

will need to study the qualifications carefully.

This office is extremely important to all Georgians.
 
I am not ruling out another political race in the future.
 
I am disappointed that I won't be able to finish this race,

 but everyone faces disappointment and adversity in their life.
 
However, I am committed to serving the people of Georgia.

I will find other ways to do that in the immediate future,

and then think about what the political future holds for me.

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