Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh is heading to the private sector.
Today Thornburgh handed in his resignation, which will go into effect February 15. Thornburgh is taking a job as senior vice president of sales and marketing of NIC, an Olathe, Kansas-based company that builds and maintains government web sites.
In a statement, Thornburgh said:
"It has been a tremendous honor and privilege to serve my fellow KansansKansas Gov. Mark Parkinson will select Thornburgh's replacement, who will finish out Thornburgh's term (until January 10,as Secretary of State for the last 15 years. My family and I have been
very blessed by this opportunity. The support and friendships we have
received from countless Kansans has been invaluable. Thank you to the
voters and my staff for making this experience possible. I am very proud
of my record and the many accomplishments throughout my years of public
service."
2011).
Thornburgh dropped out of the governor's race last June. He's co-chairing U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback's campaign for Cedar Crest.
Thornburgh has served as secretary of state since 1994.
Amanda Adkins of the Kansas Republican Party issued this statement.
Parkinson also issued a statement."The Kansas Republican Party is grateful to Ron Thornburgh for his many years of leadership and service to our party and state.
"Thanks to him, the Kansas Republican Party has a unified plan for victory in 2010. We are committed to continuing the legacy of superb public service by Republicans in the Secretary of State Office."
"Ron deserves our thanks for his many years of service to Kansas and for the past 15 years as our Secretary of State; I wish him all the best in his future endeavors. As I begin the process of finding our new Secretary of State, I am committed to naming a Kansan who can represent the office with honor and distinction while protecting and assisting Kansas voters and businesses."
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