Jody Hice: “It has been an incredible honor to serve the people of the great State of Georgia and the 10th District for the last…”

“It has been an incredible honor to serve the people of the great State of Georgia and the 10th District for the last four terms. This is my last time addressing you as fellow colleagues here from the House floor within these hallowed Halls of Congress. There is no question the history and the marvel of this place, our Nation's capital, is something that never ceases to amaze me. I cannot express how deeply grateful I am to have had the tremendous privilege to represent the 10th District of Georgia among the ranks of so many incredible men and women before me and to play a small role in shaping our Nation's history. With God as my guide, I have set out in the last 8 years to not only represent Him well but to represent Georgia's 10th District and our country well. I would be remiss if I didn't take a moment to extend a heartfelt gratitude to many in my life who are so important and who have made these last 8 years so meaningful; certainly, my wife, Dee Dee. We all know this is not an easy place for family, and I cannot express to her the deep love and appreciation I have for the incredible support that she has given me. Our two daughters, Anna and Sara, their husbands, and our four grandchildren as well, have stood by me, and us, through all of this so much, and I love and appreciate them more than words can say. Our staff, both here in D.C., and in Georgia, have been among the best here in Congress.…”