Costa Statement on Retirement of Rep. Dennis Cardoza

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Fresno, Calif. –Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement today on the announcement that Rep. Dennis Cardoza will retire at the end of the 112^th Congress:

"Dennis has been a great champion for the people of the San Joaquin Valley," said Costa. "It has been a privilege to serve with him and call him one of my closest friends. His candor, fair-mindedness, and dedication to finding real solutions to our nation's problems will be sorely missed. Together we fought on behalf of our constituents to get Washington to understand our Valley's needs. I look forward to working with Dennis over the next fourteen months and in the future on the issues that impact our area such as the housing crisis, water, agriculture, and a bringing a medical school to the San Joaquin Valley. I wish Dennis and his family the best in the future."