[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 67 (Friday, April 29, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H2146]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE STEVE ISRAEL, MEMBER OF CONGRESS

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

                                    Congress of the United States,


                                     House of Representatives,

                                   Washington, DC, April 29, 2016.
     Hon. Paul D. Ryan,
     Speaker of the House, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC.
       Dear Speaker Ryan: I, Steve Israel, am submitting my 
     resignation from the Board of Visitors to the United States 
     Military Academy effective immediately. It has been a 
     privilege and honor to serve in this position and one that I 
     will never forget.
       I believe strongly in the importance of robust programming 
     for future and current military leaders facing ever evolving 
     threats and challenges and West Point exceeds this standard 
     with the top-notch education provided to cadets. In my visits 
     to the Academy, I have been profoundly impressed by the 
     leadership, students and staff, who should be commended for 
     their service to our country.
       I look forward to continuing to work with the Academy 
     moving forward as a member of the House Appropriations 
     Committee and value my time on the Board of Visitors 
     tremendously.
           Sincerely,
                                                     Steve Israel,
     Member of Congress.

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