[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 8 (Thursday, February 3, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: February 3, 1994]
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COMMUNICATION FROM DIRECTOR OF NON-LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, 
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following 
communication from Leonard P. Wishart III, Director, Non-Legislative 
and Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives:

         Office of the Director, Non-Legislative and Financial 
           Services, House of Representatives,
                                 Washington, DC, January 10, 1994.
     Hon. Thomas S. Foley,
     Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Speaker: Over the past five months since we last 
     met and discussed the position of the Director, I have become 
     convinced that the situation which existed then is not likely 
     to change. The difficulties I encountered last summer have 
     persisted. Further, it appears that some individuals have 
     begun to make the Director the issue, thus undermining the 
     credibility of the office. That cannot be helpful to you or 
     to the House.
       Accordingly, I have reached the conclusion that my 
     resignation would be in the best interest of all concerned. I 
     request release from my appointment, effective January 21, 
     1994, or sooner, if convenient. I propose to turn over my 
     responsibilities to Mr. Michael Shinay who is fully capable 
     of assuming the duties of the Director, pending your final 
     decision on a successor.
       Mr. Speaker, I have appreciated you support and that of the 
     Majority and Minority Leaders. I have continued to serve over 
     these past several months knowing I could count on that 
     support and believing in your joint commitment to the 
     creation of a truly nonpartisan administrative structure. 
     Unfortunately, I believe others have different agendas and my 
     usefulness to you is at an end.
       It is my sincere hope that a new Director will enjoy 
     greater success and my departure now will achieve a more 
     useful purpose than any short term benefit my continued 
     service as Director might provide.
           Sincerely,
                                           Leonard P. Wishart III,
     Director.

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