[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 6, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4293]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois) laid before 
the House the following resignation as a member of the Committee on 
Armed Services:

                                     House of Representatives,

                                                   Washington, DC.
     Hon. Paul D. Ryan,
     Speaker of the House, U.S. Capitol,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Speaker Ryan: I will be taking a leave of absence from 
     the House Committee on Armed Services (HASC) since I have 
     been selected to serve on the House Permanent Select 
     Committee on Intelligence. As a representative of San 
     Antonio, TX, Military City USA, it has been a privilege and 
     an honor to serve on this committee.
       During my time with HASC, I have worked with my colleagues 
     to meet the needs of our men and women in uniform and provide 
     the Department of Defense with the capability required to 
     meet the security challenges of the 21st century.
       The federal government's most important responsibility is 
     ensuring the safety of the American people. I look forward to 
     continuing my efforts in Congress to protect our nation and 
     its people.
           Sincerely,
                                                   Joaquin Castro,
                                               Member of Congress.

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

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