[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 140 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H8807]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE FLOYD H. FLAKE, MEMBER OF CONGRESS

  The Speaker pro tempore laid before the House the following 
communication from the Honorable Floyd H. Flake, Member of Congress:

                                    Congress of the United States,


                                     House of Representatives,

                                  Washington, DC, October 8, 1997.
     Hon. Alexander Treadwell,
     Secretary of State
     Albany, NY.
       Dear Secretary Treadwell: After considering the needs of my 
     constituents and the short time remaining in this session, I 
     intend to remain in Congress at least until our legislative 
     business is completed.
       I have reviewed section 31 of the Public Officers law, and 
     I understand that my retirement announcement to the Governor 
     on August 4, 1997 was an erroneous interpretation of the 
     statutory requirements for resignations. Therefore, it is 
     also my belief that, according to section 31, any record of 
     my resignation is not effective since I have never directly 
     notified your office of my plans. I will, however, inform you 
     of my plans at the appropriate time, which in this case will 
     be no more than thirty days prior to my resignation.
       If there are any questions regarding my plans, please feel 
     free to contact me, or Sean Peterson, my Chief of Staff.
       With warmest regards, I am
           Sincerely,
                                                   Floyd H. Flake,
     Member of Congress.

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