BREAKING: Curtis resigns

State Rep. Richard Curtis, R-La Center has resigned from office in a statement released to the Republican caucus.

The Columbian:

In a statement released by the Republican caucus, Curtis, R-La Center, said "Today I submitted my letter of resignation to Gov. (Chris) Gregoire effective immediately.

Covered earlier by GrannyDoc in "Family Values Republican" Is not Gay - Didn't Have Sex With That Man., the money quote:

Another "family-values", gay bashing, right-winger is exposed for the hypocrite he is.

And speaking of family values, Curtis says:

"This has been damaging to my family, and I don't want to subject them to any additional pain..."

Now that's rich.