Longtime Jacksonville Republican Ander Crenshaw will not run for re-election this fall.
"I spent some time with my wife over the Easter break, talked about what the future holds, and we decided that I'm not going to run for re-election in the fall", said Crenshaw.
Crenshaw is in his eighth term representing a district that includes Baker, Nassau, and Duval Counties. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.
"I'm proud of the service. It's been a privilege to represent the people, particularly in the district where my family has lived for four generations", Crenshaw said.
Prior to being elected to Congress, Crenshaw was an investment banker, and served as an elected official in the State Legislature.
Crenshaw served as the state's first Republican President of the Florida Senate.
"I think there's just a time and a place for everything. I've enjoyed my service. We've accomplished a lot of things, but it just seems time. Change is good, and we're gonna turn the page", said Crenshaw.
During his time in Washington, Crenshaw led the way to bring the National Veterans Cemetery to Jacksonville. In 2013, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus recognized Crenshaw's dedication to the nation's Sailors and Marines and awarded him the Navy's highest civilian honor - The Navy Distinguished Public Service Award.
Crenshaw attended Robert E. Lee High School, the University of Georgia on a basketball scholarship and later received his law degree from the University of Florida.
Crenshaw and his wife, Kitty, have been married 45 years and live in Jacksonville. They have two grown daughters and two granddaughters.
"It's still the best process in the world and I'll miss being part of it", said Crenshaw.