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  Teacher injured trying to break up fight resigns (KY) House seat
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Last EditedRBH  Oct 26, 2011 08:58pm
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MediaNewspaper - Louisville Courier Journal
News DateThursday, October 27, 2011 02:00:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionDewayne Bunch, a Whitley County teacher who was injured last April while trying to break up a fight between students, resigned his seat in the Kentucky House Wednesday.

The resignation was announced in a statement released by leaders of the House Republican caucus, of which Bunch was a member.

β€œIn the course of his recovery, his family has decided that it is best for not only him, but his constituents as well if he resigns,” the statement said. β€œ... While we will miss serving with Dewayne, we understand this decision and want what is best for his recovery.”

The statement was from House Republican Leader Jeff Hoover of Jamestown; Caucus Chairman Bob DeWeese of Louisville; and Whip Danny Ford of Mount Vernon.
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