My dear DOE family
I've said many times that I have the coolest job in the world
and a big reason for that has been you
the men and women who serve alongside me
at one of the most innovative places on earth
the Department of Energy
You know, from my first day on the job in March of 2017
you welcomed me with open arms
even though you probably didn’t know what to expect
from this born-and-bred Texan
who had just arrived in Washington, D.C.
But since that time, you and I have worked diligently to
advance our DOE mission
And the great thing is
we succeeded
and we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible each and every day
You know, some people wake up every day
and they wonder if they're making a difference
the men and women who work at this Department
do not have to worry about that
you are literally changing the world
So it's with profound emotion and gratitude
that I am announcing my resignation
effective later this year
as your Energy Secretary
There is much work to be done in these upcoming weeks
and I remain fully committed to accomplishing the goals that
I set out to accomplish at the beginning of my tenure
And then I will return to my favorite place in the world
Texas
but I'll treasure the memories
of what we’ve accomplished together
During my time here at DOE
we pursued a truly “all-of-the-above” strategy
We deployed all of our fuels
from renewables
to fossil fuels
to nuclear energy
We led the world in producing oil and gas
and in reducing energy-related carbon emissions at the same time
We achieved the magnificent goal of energy independence
We became a net exporter of natural gas
for the first time in more than 60 years
offering freedom to our friends and allies
from energy coercion by some powerful adversaries out there
And we're ready to export our energy technology
to deliver electricity to more than one billion human beings
mired in energy poverty
We strengthened our national security
by bolstering our nuclear security
we cleaned up numerous sites as we tackled
America’s post-Cold War environmental legacy
We stood up our CESER office
to deal with threats to the reliable delivery of electricity
We created an office of Artificial Intelligence
to coordinate the amazing work
that we're doing in this game-changing arena
I've been blown away by the amazing work done
at what I call the Nation’s crown jewels
our 17 National Labs
I've had the opportunity to visit all of them
In my travels abroad
people everywhere wanted to know about this Department
Because our footprint and impact is global
And that is a testament to each and every one of you today
I thank President Trump
for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime
I am so glad that I said yes
And I thank all of you
my colleagues, my friends, my family
for making that opportunity a grand success
May God bless you as you continue to
pursue DOE’s great calling and mission
And may God continue to bless this great Country of America