[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H5041]
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             RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following 
resignation from the House of Representatives:

                                                  August 31, 2016.
     Speaker Paul Ryan,
     The Capitol, Washington, DC.
       Dear Speaker Ryan: Pursuant to our phone conversation, I 
     write to officially notify you of my intent to resign as 
     Congressman of the First District of Kentucky, effective 
     Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
       I have enjoyed the opportunity of serving with you and my 
     colleagues and wish you the very best as you carry out the 
     great responsibilities of the Speaker of the House.
       I have attached a copy of my letter of resignation 
     addressed to the Governor of Kentucky, Matt Bevin, dated 
     August 29, 2016. Thank you very much.
           Respectfully,

                                                 Ed Whitfield,

                                                 U.S. Congressman,
     First district of Kentucky.
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                                                  August 29, 2016.
     Governor Matt Bevin,
     Frankfort, Kentucky.
       Dear Governor Bevin: It has been my honor and privilege to 
     have represented the constituents of the First District of 
     Kentucky in the United States Congress for the last almost 22 
     years.
       As you know, I did not seek re-election to Congress this 
     year and have now decided to submit my resignation as the 
     Congressman of the First District of Kentucky, effective 6 
     p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
       I have enjoyed serving with you and wish you and your 
     Administration the very best! This the 29th day of August 
     2016.
           Respectfully Submitted,

                                                 Ed Whitfield,

                                                 U.S. Congressman,
                                       First district of Kentucky.

     

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