Democrat US Rep. Cicilline to Leave Office on June 1

U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., a leading voice in Congress for gay rights, said Tuesday that he will resign from office effective June 1.

Cicilline, a former Providence mayor who has represented Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District for over a decade, will become president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, his office said in a statement.