[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 74 (Tuesday, May 8, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3797]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

                                    Congress of the United States,


                                     House of Representatives,

                                      Washington, DC, May 8, 2018.
     Hon. Paul Ryan,
     Speaker of the House, House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Speaker Ryan: I write to inform you that I will resign 
     from the office of United States Representative effective 
     11:59 PM EST, Saturday, May 12, 2018. It has been a privilege 
     to serve with you throughout my time in Congress and I thank 
     you for your leadership and friendship throughout those 
     years.
       I wish you, and all of our colleagues in Congress, the best 
     as you make the difficult decisions necessary to guide the 
     nation forward and work to improve the lives of all 
     Americans.
           Sincerely,
     Hon. Charles W. Dent.
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                                    Congress of the United States,


                                     House of Representatives,

                                      Washington, DC, May 8, 2018.
     Hon. Tom Wolf,
     Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
     Harrisburg, PA.
       Dear Governor Wolf: I am writing to inform you that I will 
     resign from my seat effective at 11:59 PM EST, Saturday, May 
     12, 2018.
       After my family, serving the people of the 15th 
     Congressional District in the United States Congress has been 
     the greatest responsibility and honor of my life. I would 
     like to thank the people of the 15th District and the entire 
     Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for putting their trust and 
     faith in me to serve as their Representative. I am forever 
     grateful.
           Sincerely,
     Hon. Charles W. Dent.

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