[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 23]
[House]
[Page 32411]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFTER SINE DIE

                                    Congress of the United States,


                                     House of Representatives,

                                                 December 8, 2003.
     Hon. J. Dennis Hastert,
     Speaker, House of Representatives,
     The Capitol, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Speaker: It has been a privilege to work with you. 
     I am grateful for the support, guidance and opportunities you 
     have provided during my years in the House--especially by 
     allowing me to play a leadership role in so many important 
     healthcare initiatives. As I begin a new path in Kentucky, I 
     will appreciate even more the trials of leadership and the 
     courage of conviction you have exemplified. Thank you for 
     your friendship, and know that I have come to admire the 
     gracious and professional manner in which you lead the House.
       During the past 5 years, I have had the great honor to 
     serve as the Representative for the people of the Sixth 
     Congressional District of Kentucky. My service in the U.S. 
     Congress has been a rewarding professional experience. I 
     thank every one of my constituents who put their trust and 
     faith in my leadership.
       Having recently been selected by the people of Kentucky to 
     serve as the next Governor of that great Commonwealth, I will 
     resign my seat representing the Sixth Congressional District 
     of Kentucky effective, upon taking the gubernatorial oath of 
     office at midnight on Tuesday, December 9, 2003.
       I look forward to working with the distinguished Members of 
     the House in my new position, and have appreciated their 
     friendship, support, and collegiality during my years in 
     Congress.
           Sincerely,
                                                   Ernie Fletcher,
     Member of Congress.
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                                    Congress of the United States,


                                     House of Representatives,

                                                 December 8, 2003.
     Hon. Paul Patton,
     Governor, Commonwealth of Kentucky,
     Frankfort, KY.
       Dear Governor Patton: For the past five years, it has been 
     my honor and privilege to serve the people of Central 
     Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives. This past 
     November, I was offered another opportunity to serve the 
     Commonwealth of Kentucky as the next Governor.
       I hereby wish to tender my resignation as Kentucky's Sixth 
     Congressional District Representative effective upon taking 
     the gubernatorial oath of office on Tuesday, December 9, 
     2003.
           Sincerely,
                                                   Ernie Fletcher,
     Member of Congress.

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