[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)]
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             RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  Mr. WILSON submitted the following resignation from the House of 
Representatives:

                                    Congress of the United States,


                                     House of Representatives,

                                  Washington, DC, October 8, 1996.
     Hon. George W. Bush,
     Governor of The State of Texas, State Capitol, Austin, Texas.

     Re Letter of resignation, Texas Congressional District No. 2.

       Dear Governor Bush: It has been my honor, and privilege, to 
     serve my constituents in Texas for almost 40 years; four in 
     the United States Navy; twelve in the Texas Legislature and 
     the remainder in the U.S. House of Representatives. I have 
     tried to give the very best I had to offer for my 
     constituents, the State of Texas and my Country. If there 
     were an opportunity to turn the clock back and start over, I 
     would follow the same course. At this point of anyone's 
     career, if he/she can look back and say, ``It was good.'', 
     the ultimate fulfillment has been achieved. I can truthfully 
     say, it was good.
       The book has closed on the 104th Congress. With that 
     closure, I respectfully take my leave effective at the 
     expiration of October 8, 1996.
       Thank you for your kind understanding of my resignation and 
     for the many courtesies you have extended to me.
           Sincerely,
     Charles Wilson.

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