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 850.245.7108 | www FloridaJobs.org vewwtwitter.com/FLDEO www. facebook.comn/FLDEO An equal opportunity employeriprogram. Auxiliary aids and service are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Al veice telephone numbers on this document may be reached by persons using TTY/TTD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711