[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 20]
[House]
[Page 27489]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            RESIGNATION AS CLERK OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

                                              Office of the Clerk,


                                     House of Representatives,

                                Washington, DC, November 18, 2005.
     Hon. J. Dennis Hastert,
     The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Speaker: I am writing to tender my resignation as 
     Clerk effective upon the appointment of my successor November 
     18, 2005.
       It has been an honor to serve this Institution, its people 
     and the Nation for more than 20 years. I leave knowing the 
     incredible ability of the people who serve here and their 
     commitment to the people they represent.
       I will especially depart with a deep sense of admiration 
     and respect for the individuals working in and with the 
     Office of the Clerk. I wish to thank them for their efforts 
     over the last seven years during my tenure as Clerk of the 
     House.
       With best wishes, I am
           Sincerely,
                                                    Jeff Trandahl.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the resignation is 
accepted.
  There was no objection.

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