One of them, Dover Republican Senator John Still says after 20 years, it just seemed like the right time.

Still: "It's time for a change. I'd like to spend more time with my company that I own, work a little harder, and travel a little more."

State Representative Ben Ewing, a Bridgeville Republican, ends his career to wage a battle against cancer. He says after 21 years, there's no doubt about what he'll miss most.

Ewing: "Comraderie on both sides of the aisle. Everybody's friends up here, although the constituency may not believe it. They think Democrats and Republicans fight all the time, but we're all friends, and we get along very well."

Senate Minority Leader Charlie Copeland leaves his Senate seat, but with hopes of something bigger...becoming Lieutenant Governor. How would he write his legislative epitaph?

Copeland: "He was one heck of a debater. I think people will look back and say, 'We were glad he was here, because he brought a level of knowledge, thoroughness, and civility to the debate."