[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 105 (Thursday, July 15, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H5656]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RESIGNATION OF CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

  The SPEAKER laid before the House the following communication from 
the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives:

         Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, House of 
           Representatives,
                                     Washington, DC, July 1, 2010.
     Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
     Speaker, House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Madam Speaker: I'm writing to tender my resignation as 
     Chief Administrative Officer for the U.S. House of 
     Representatives effective July 18, 2010.
       It has been a distinct honor and privilege to serve you and 
     House in this position over the past three and one-half 
     years. I believe we have made substantial strides to make 
     House operations more sustainable, provide Members and staff 
     with improved benefits, and provide the House community with 
     a safer and more secure information technology system.
       I will always be grateful to you for giving me this 
     opportunity to serve this wonderful institution. I also want 
     to thank you for your personal support.
       With warmest best regards, I am
           Sincerely yours,
                                                  Daniel P. Beard.

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the resignation is accepted.
  There was no objection.

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