Ron DeSantis DE Ken Lawson
GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT?
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
August 31, 2020
The Honorable Ron DeSantis
Governor of Florida
The Capitol, PLO1
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Dear Governor DeSantis:
In the spirit of turning the page and moving forward, | respectfully submit my letter of
resignation as the Executive Director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Over
the last nine years, it has been an honor to serve the people of Florida. | am grateful for the
privileges | have been given at DEO, Visit Florida and DBPR. With deep love and loyalty for my
home state, | have given my all to Florida and thank everyone I have worked with over the
years. My resignation will be effective by the close of business on September 1, 2020.
| thank you for the responsibility that you have given me over the last year. May God continue
to bless Florida,
Sincer
Ken Lawson
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity | Caldwell Bulding | 107 E, Madison Street | Tallahassee, FL 32309
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