[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 28, 2012)]
[House]
[Pages H973-H974]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RESIGNATION AS PARLIAMENTARIAN OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  The SPEAKER laid before the House the following communication:

         Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, 
           Office of the Parliamentarian,
                                Washington, DC, February 28, 2012.
     Hon. John A. Boehner,
     The Speaker, House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Speaker: As you know, the skill and dedication of 
     the team with whom I serve in the Office of the 
     Parliamentarian and the Office of Compilation of Precedents 
     are unsurpassed. In my judgment they are ready to continue 
     their commitment to excellence in the procedural practice of 
     the House without me. I appreciate your allowing me to lead 
     the office to this juncture. Please now accept my resignation 
     effective March 31, 2012.
       I am grateful to you and your predecessors, Mr. Speaker, 
     for supporting the exercise of independent professional 
     judgment by your parliamentarians. It is a credit to the 
     House that its presiding officers shed their partisan cloaks 
     and follow our considered advice.
       It has been my honor to serve in the Office of the 
     Parliamentarian for 25 years. To whatever extent I have made 
     good of the opportunity, I credit the steady support of my 
     wife, Nancy Sands Sullivan, and the inspiration of our 
     children, Michael, Margaret, and Matthew.
           Sincerely,
                                                 John V. Sullivan,
                                                  Parliamentarian.

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