[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 45 (Thursday, March 20, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H2227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE STEVE BUYER, MEMBER OF CONGRESS

  The SPEAKER laid before the House the following communication from 
the Honorable Steve Buyer, Member of Congress:

                                     house of Representatives,

                                                   March 20, 2003.
     Hon. Dennis Hastert,
     Speaker, House of Representatives, H-232, The Capitol, 
         Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Speaker: I have been called to active duty in the 
     United States Army. Pending further orders, I request 
     immediate indefinite leave of the House of Representatives to 
     accommodate my military duties.
           Respectfully,
                                                      Steve Buyer,
     Member of Congress

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