Suspension of US Senate Campaign
Today, I am
announcing the suspension of my campaign for the U.S. Senate. This announcement
comes with sorrow because I do want to serve my country, and I do believe both
political parties have put this nation in grave danger by spending so foolishly
that our children and grandchildren will have a difficult time recovering.
I have chosen to
take pause because my daughter’s health is very
fragile. She is struggling with
emotional issues and has recently been placed in a treatment center. Her recovery depends on the focus and energy
we give her as parents over the next several months. In the time since I announced my candidacy
for the U.S. Senate, she has started experiencing severe mental health problems
and is now in a treatment center. M’liss and I have been told by her doctors
that we will be needed in numerous counseling sessions to give our daughter a
chance of recovery.
Many of you know
that I had a serious motorcycle accident a few years ago, and I would have lost
my leg if I had not paused and taken the time to receive medical treatment to
take care of it. I am not willing to lose my daughter, so I am suspending my
campaign to care for her and my family. Most folks understand physical illness;
it is my hope that people will learn how serious and dangerous mental illness
can be.
I want to thank the thousands of supporters who have been by my side thus
far. I ask for your prayers for my
family and specifically my daughter. We
don’t think our trials are any harder than rest of the world’s, but right now,
we could use a little extra help.
To
the citizens of Utah,
rest assured, I will continue to do everything I can as Attorney General
to protect you
against identity theft, internet predators and anyone who tries to bring harm
to the children and families of this great state.
Sincerely,
Mark Shurtleff
