Congressman Tom Reed has announced his resignation today.
The 23rd District Representative is taking a job with D.C. government relations firm Prime Policy Group.
Reed had announced he would not run for another term, amid sexual harassment allegations, in March of last year.
A statement from Congressman Reed's office:
Congressman Reed has resigned from Congress, effective today, May 10, 2022. Our office will continue to serve the people of New York’s 23rd District through the end of the year or until a new representative is elected and sworn in.
Madam Speaker,
After almost 12 years in Congress, today is my last day. It has been an honor to serve with you all from both parties. I love this institution as it still exemplifies what is best about our government, we are the People’s house. While I am proud that we put people before politics, there is much more to do. I am leaving to continue that work and hope to have a greater impact on our Country.
I believe the current focus on extremism demands us to heed the words of Abraham Lincoln uttered years ago as we face a similar threat to our existence today— “a house divided cannot stand!” But I add— “a house United will not fail.” It is time for petty political posturing to end. Leadership must emerge And in God I trust. His divine protection will extend again if only we acknowledge and accept His love and the divine spark that exists in each of us as citizens of our great nation.
I want to thank my family, who without their love and support I am nothing. I also thank the people who have worked for us and helped so many. I am grateful.
My most profound appreciation is for the people of Western New York. Thank you for giving a country lawyer, the youngest of twelve, raised by a single mother whose father passed away when he was only two, the honor of representing you at the highest level. Only in America can such a dream come true.
So, I humbly bid farewell and submit my resignation as a Member of the House. I wish you all — Godspeed!