December 2009
Senator McCoy, Thank you for your Service
by Senator Luz Robles
Senate Minority Caucus Manager
representing Senate District One
I want to say that the state of Utah is losing one of the most intelligent, articulate and knowledgeable parliamentarian legislators with Senator Scott McCoy’s resignation. I feel honored to say that I had the opportunity to work side by side of Scott on issues impacting the quality of lives of the many citizens of this great state. Whether it be working towards equality and justice for all to adequate liquor laws that allow for Utah to be a more welcoming place to our out-of-state visitors, Scott has always worked in finding viable solutions for a more effective form of government.
In this entry I also want to take the opportunity to share some thoughts about the great public service all of our 104 members of the State Legislature provide to the residents of our state. I know I may agree to disagree with some of the policy positions that some of my colleagues at the Legislature have, but I have no question that their hearts are in the right place and that they work really hard to represent their constituents to the best of their abilities. I don’t think everyone realizes the sacrifice all public servants and elected officials take on and provide to their constituents. Some of the sacrifices include, among others, the loss of income, career sacrifices, privacy, and more importantly, time for themselves and their families.
I am grateful to be able to work with the men and women of our state legislative body, who truly care about their communities of this great state. Thanks Scott for serving and making a difference in our state. I know you will continue to serve in different capacities. Good luck with your future endeavors.
Thanks, Senator McCoy
by Senator Patricia Jones
Senate Minority Leader
Our caucus member Senator Scott McCoy has resigned his senate seat effective this coming
Speaking on behalf of the Utah Senate Democrat Caucus, we thank Senator McCoy for his impeccable service in the Utah State Senate. He has been a significant contributor to our caucus and a valuable source of insight and wisdom. Among legislators, he has stated his views with candor and statesmanlike conduct. Good public policy has been the objective of Senator McCoy’s service, and he has willingly built consensus to achieve this aim. The constituents of Senate District 2 are fortunate to have been represented by this intelligent, fair-minded, articulate and influential individual.
Senator McCoy will be greatly missed in our caucus and the Legislature. We wish him the best in his professional and personal endeavors.
Senator McCoy Leaving the Senate
Senator Scott McCoy, who has represented Senate District Two for the last 4 years, plans to resign his position in the Utah State Senate, effective Friday, December 4, 2009. McCoy issued the following statement to explain his decision to the residents of his district:
I’ve been honored to serve the citizens of Utah and of District 2 for the last four years. My time in the Senate has been profoundly rewarding, but also an enormous personal sacrifice. The senators and representatives of Utah really make a terrific commitment of their time for the benefit of this state. It’s not just during the 45 days of the session. It’s every day and night. It’s during interims and constituent phone calls. My hat is off to my 103 colleagues who make this sacrifice day in and day out, every year.
I’ve personally come to a crossroads in my career where I need to devote my full time and energy to the practice of law. To do any less is a disservice to my firm and my family. Unfortunately, I simply cannot find the necessary time to be a successful attorney and give the time and energy to fully represent the residents of my district.
I’m very proud of the work I was able to accomplish as a Senator. We changed important policies, opened many minds, and broke down many barriers. Certainly, there is much more to be done. But for now, I need to leave that work in other capable hands.
