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Rep. Joseph R. John resigns citing terminal diagnosis; governor appoints Philip Rubin and House adopts resolution honoring John
Summary
Representative Joseph R. John announced his resignation from the North Carolina House, citing a terminal diagnosis. Governor Josh Stein submitted a proclamation appointing Philip Anthony Rubin to fill the vacancy; the House adopted a resolution honoring John and received Rubin's oath of office.
Representative Joseph R. John of State House District 40 announced his resignation from the North Carolina House of Representatives, saying in a written statement that his doctors had informed him that all treatment options were exhausted and that he faced a terminal diagnosis. "The decision, though incredibly difficult, is made with the intention of focusing on my health and spending cherished time with my family," John said in the statement read into the record.
The resignation triggered the process for filling the seat under state law. Governor…
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