[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 7 (Thursday, February 5, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H364]
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               COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following 
communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives:


                                     House of Representatives,

                                 Washington, DC, February 4, 1998.
     Hon. Newt Gingrich,
     The Speaker, House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Speaker: I have the honor to transmit herewith a 
     facsimile copy of letter received from Mr. Thomas R. Wilkey, 
     Executive Director, State Board of Elections, State of New 
     York, indicating that, according to the unofficial results 
     for the Special Election held February 3, 1998, the Honorable 
     Gregory Meeks was elected Representative in Congress for the 
     Sixth Congressional District, State of New York.
           With warm regards,
                                                   Robin H. Carle,
     Clerk.
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                                                State of New York,


                                     State Board of Elections,

                                     Albany, NY, February 4, 1998.
     Robin H. Carle,
     Clerk, House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Ms. Carle: Enclosed please find the unofficial results 
     of the Special Election held in the 6th Congressional 
     District of New York on Tuesday, February 3, 1998. The 
     results appear to indicate that candidate Gregory Meeks will 
     be the apparent winner.
       The Board of Canvassers will be meeting on Tuesday, 
     February 24 to officially certify the official results, and 
     you will be provided with an official certification at that 
     time.
           Sincerely,
                                                 Thomas R. Wilkey,
     Executive Director.

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