[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11441]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     COMMUNICATION FROM INSPECTOR GENERAL, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Kuhl of New York) laid before the House 
the following communication from Steven A. McNamara, Inspector General, 
House of Representatives:

                                      Office of Inspector General,


                                     House of Representatives,

                                     Washington, DC, May 16, 2005.

                               MEMORANDUM

     To: Hon. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House.
     Hon. Tom DeLay, Majority Leader of the House.
     Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the House.
     From: Steven A. McNamara, Inspector General.
     Subject: Notification of Resignation and Retirement.
       Please accept my offer of resignation, as the Inspector 
     General for the U.S. House of Representatives, effective May 
     30, 2005. This date will also be my effective date of 
     retirement from Federal Service.
       It has been an honor to serve the House as the Inspector 
     General for the last five years. My goal, and that of my 
     staff, has been to help the House achieve the best use of all 
     the dollars it spends, increase efficiencies, and ensure the 
     health, safety, and security of Members, staff, and visitors. 
     Through the combined support of the House Leadership, the 
     Committee on House Administration, and the hard work of my 
     staff, I believe we have helped the House accomplish its 
     administrative goals.
       Now, after slightly more than 35 years of Federal Service, 
     I look forward to a new chapter in my life; the pursuit of a 
     hobby and business venture as a kayak instructor and kayaking 
     guide.
       Once again, it has been a great honor to serve the House of 
     the Inspector General for the last five years. It has been a 
     fulfilling and rewarding experience!

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