[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 412]
[From the U.S. 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, January 17, 2008.
     Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
     Speaker, House of Representatives,
     Washington DC.
       Madam Speaker: Earlier today I informed Louisiana Governor 
     Bobby Jindal that I am resigning my position as United States 
     Representative for the Sixth Congressional District of 
     Louisiana effective February 2, 2008.
       I have been humbled to serve in the U.S. House of 
     Representatives for the past 22 years. I want to thank all 
     members for their friendship during this time and willingness 
     to sacrifice to serve this great nation. In particular, I 
     want to thank the Louisiana Congressional delegation for 
     always keeping the best interests of our state as our highest 
     priority.
       I also want to thank President Bush, the U.S. Congress, and 
     the American people for their generosity in Louisiana's most 
     pressing time of need. The people of Louisiana are indeed 
     grateful for the support of the nation in the aftermath of 
     the 2005 hurricane season, and on their behalf I once again 
     express our deep gratitude.
       With warmest personal regards, I remain
           Sincerely yours,
     Richard H. Baker.
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                                     House of Representatives,

                                  Washington, DC January 17, 2008.
     Hon. Bobby Jindal,
     Governor, State of Louisiana,
     Baton Rouge, LA.
       Dear Governor Jindal: On January 15, 2008, I announced to 
     the people of Louisiana's Sixth Congressional District my 
     decision to accept an offer to serve as the President & Chief 
     Executive Officer of the Managed Funds Association. I am 
     hereby resigning my position as the United States 
     Representative for the Sixth Congressional District of 
     Louisiana, effective February 2, 2008.
       I count it a high privilege to have served the people of 
     the Sixth District in the U.S. House of Representatives and 
     to have worked with my colleagues in the Louisiana 
     Congressional delegation to advance the interests of the 
     great State of Louisiana. I want to wish you well as you 
     begin your first term as governor and offer my support as 
     your administration continues the work of building a better 
     Louisiana for future generations.
       With warmest personal regards, I remain
           Sincerely yours,
     Richard H. Baker.

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