[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 141 (Friday, September 2, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H7733-H7734]
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, August 31, 2022.
     Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
     Speaker, House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Speaker Pelosi: I hereby resign my office as the 
     Representative for Florida's 13th Congressional District, 
     effective today, Wednesday, August 31, 2022. I have also 
     attached my official resignation letter that has been 
     transmitted to the Governor of Florida. It has been an honor 
     and privilege to represent my childhood home of Pinellas 
     County, Florida.
       I have always made it my top priority to improve the lives 
     of my bosses--the residents of Florida's 13th Congressional 
     District. This has been reflected in my legislative 
     priorities, some of which, through your leadership, I am 
     proud to have seen become law and already positively impact 
     the American people. This includes laws that have:
       1. Expanded and enhanced Veteran Treatment Courts to get 
     Veterans who find themselves in the criminal justice system 
     into treatment instead of jail time;
       2. Created an Interagency Spam Calls Task Force to crack 
     down on illegal phishing and scam calls;
       3. Extended the Solar Tax Credit for 10 years so that 
     residents of the Sunshine State can better afford to put 
     solar on their roofs;
       4. Protected Coast Guard retiree pay in the event of a 
     future government shutdown; and,
       5. Made survivors of domestic violence eligible for waived 
     costs when replacing critical documents that are lost while 
     escaping an abuser, such as social security cards, driver's 
     licenses, and birth certificates.
       As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I have 
     focused heavily on getting resources and funding directly to 
     the community I represent, securing millions in Community 
     Project Funding for local governments and non-profit 
     organizations. My office has also worked tirelessly to 
     restore earned benefits and resources back to Pinellas 
     residents, helping return over $11 million to the people of 
     FL-13, including over $3 million in Veterans' benefits.
       I sincerely thank every person who has helped me serve my 
     neighbors since I was first sworn-in in January 2017, 
     including community leaders, local elected officials, my 
     colleagues in the Florida Delegation, fellow Members of my 
     Committees, Majority Whip Clyburn, Majority Leader Hoyer, and 
     you, Madam Speaker.
       During my time in Congress, I have made a point to treat 
     all people with respect, even if we may disagree, while also 
     standing up for my constituents and being their voice in 
     Washington.
       Devotion to service, listening before speaking, treating 
     others how you want to be treated--these are all things this 
     country

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     and this world need more of, now more than ever. Thank you, 
     and God Bless.
           Sincerely,
                                                    Charlie Crist,
     United States Congressman.
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                                     House of Representatives,

                                  Washington, DC, August 31, 2022.
     Governor Ron DeSantis,
     State of Florida, The Capitol,
     Tallahassee, FL.
     Transmitted via email to Katherine Russo, Director of Federal 
         Relations, Florida Executive Office of the Governor.
       Dear Governor DeSantis: I hereby resign my office as the 
     Representative for Florida's 13th Congressional District, 
     effective close of business today, Wednesday, August 31, 
     2022. It has been an honor to serve Pinellas County and the 
     people of Florida in this capacity.
           Sincerely,
                                                    Charlie Crist,
     United States Congressman.

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