[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H9402]
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:

                                     House of Representatives,

                               Washington, DC, September 28, 2018.
     Speaker Paul Ryan,
     House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Speaker Ryan: After a great deal of thought and 
     prayer, I have decided to accept West Virginia Governor Jim 
     Justice's appointment to immediately take the oath of office 
     to serve as a Justice on the West Virginia Supreme Court of 
     Appeals. During this time of crisis, I hope to help restore 
     the public's trust and confidence in our state's highest 
     court.
       In order to ensure justice is administered fairly and 
     without bias or conflict, I must resign my seat in the 
     ``People's House'' of the United States Congress so I may 
     begin serving the citizens of West Virginia as a Justice on 
     the ``People's Court.''
       I wish to sincerely thank the people of West Virginia's 3rd 
     Congressional District for the distinct honor and opportunity 
     they provided me to serve and represent them these past four 
     years.
       My outstanding congressional staff, district field staff 
     and constituents service representatives are available, ready 
     and committed to continue assisting the citizens of southern 
     West Virginia until a new Member of Congress is elected.
       Please accept this letter as my resignation effective at 
     midnight, September 30, 2018.
           Sincerely,
                                                  Evan H. Jenkins,
     Member of Congress.
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                                     House of Representatives,

                               Washington, DC, September 28, 2018.
     Governor Jim Justice,
     State of West Virginia,
     Charleston, WV.
       Dear Governor Justice: After a great deal of thought and 
     prayer, I have decided to accept West Virginia Governor Jim 
     Justice's appointment to immediately take the oath of office 
     to serve as a Justice on the West Virginia Supreme Court of 
     Appeals. During this time of crisis, I hope to help restore 
     the public's trust and confidence in our state's highest 
     court.
       In order to ensure justice is administered fairly and 
     without bias or conflict, I must resign my seat in the 
     ``People's House'' of the United States Congress so I may 
     begin serving the citizens of West Virginia as a Justice on 
     the ``People's Court.''
       I wish to sincerely thank the people of West Virginia's 3rd 
     Congressional District for the distinct honor and opportunity 
     they provided me to serve and represent them these past four 
     years.
       My outstanding congressional staff, district field staff 
     and constituents service representatives are available, ready 
     and committed to continue assisting the citizens of southern 
     West Virginia until a new Member of Congress is elected.
       Please accept this letter as my resignation effective at 
     midnight, September 30, 2018.
           Sincerely,
                                                  Evan H. Jenkins,
     Member of Congress.

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