CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) – Former delegate Derrick Evans (R-Wayne) announced his resignation on Saturday from the West Virginia House of Delegates, with immediate effect.
In a letter to Governor Jim Justice, Evans wrote: “I hereby resign as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, with immediate effect.”
Evans released the following statement:
“The past few days have certainly been a difficult period for my family, colleagues and me, so I think it is better now to give up my place in the Chamber and focus on my personal situation and the people I love. I take full responsibility for my actions and deeply regret any hurt, pain or embarrassment that may have caused my family, friends, constituents and comrades in West Virginia. I hope that this action that I take today can remove any cloud of distraction from the state legislature, so that my colleagues can work seriously in building a better future for our state. Most importantly, I hope it helps to start the healing process, so that we can all move forward and unite as ‘One nation, under the leadership of God’ ”.
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