[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 31, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H3]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  The SPEAKER laid before the House the following resignation from the 
House of Representatives:
                                    Congress of the United States,


                                     House of Representatives,

                                 Washington, DC, January 16, 2006.
     Hon. J. Dennis Hastert,
     Speaker, House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Mr. Speaker: For the past thirteen years I have had the 
     great honor and privilege of serving the people of New Jersey 
     as a Member of the United States House of Representatives.
       As Governor Jon S. Corzine of New Jersey has told me his 
     intention to appoint me to fulfill the remainder of his term 
     in the United States Senate upon his inauguration as 
     Governor, I submit my resignation as a Member from the House 
     of Representatives, effective close of business on Monday, 
     January 16, 2006.
       I accept my new position with enthusiasm but also a sense 
     of gratitude for the trust and confidence the voters of the 
     Thirteenth Congressional District have placed in me over the 
     years. I have always tried to reflect credit on the District, 
     the great state of New Jersey, and this body. It has been a 
     distinct pleasure to work and serve with many good friends 
     and colleagues in the House of Representatives.
       I look forward to continuing my service to the people of 
     the State of New Jersey through my service as a Member of the 
     United States Senate.
           Sincerely,
                                                  Robert Menendez,
     Member of Congress.

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