House Republican Leader Ryan Lane (Aztec): "Our House Republican Caucus is thankful for LFC (Legislative Finance Committee) Director Abbey's professionalism, responsiveness, excellence, and years of dedicated service to the people of New Mexico. Director Abbey's steadfast dedication to working with legislators in a nonpartisan manner exemplifies his legacy in ensuring that taxpayer funds reach the far corners of our state. We look forward to a robust search in finding LFC leadership that will continue to provide steady leadership and focus on fiscal responsibility in expending working families' tax dollars."

House Appropriations and Finance Committee Ranking Member and House Republican Caucus Chair Gail Armstrong (Magdalena): "I am thankful for the friendship, guidance, and responsiveness of LFC Directory Abbey. He is a true New Mexico legend. Director Abbey leaves behind a legacy of building up lawmakers on our finance committees to develop understanding of how we expend our state budget. It certainly will be tough to fill his shoes, however I am sure that the Legislature will focus its search on new leadership honoring steadfast fiscal responsibility and strong leadership to steward taxpayer funds in a manner that benefits all New Mexicans."