[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[House]
[Pages 271-272]
[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 22, 2013.
     Hon. John Boehner,
     Speaker of the House,
     Washington, DC.
       Speaker Boehner: I write to inform you that I have notified 
     Missouri Governor Jeremiah Nixon of my resignation from the 
     U.S. House of Representatives, effective 11:59 p.m., January 
     22, 2013.
       Serving the Eighth Congressional District in the U.S. House 
     of Representatives has been the greatest honor of my 
     professional career. I am humbled and grateful for the 
     opportunity to represent Southern Missouri, to bring the 
     ideas of the people to our Capitol,

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     and to be part of our democracy. I have always emphasized the 
     same virtues of the people who sent me here: civility, hard 
     work, integrity and love for our neighbors. I deeply 
     appreciate the way our House of Representatives reflects 
     these important parts of life in our great Nation.
       I'm grateful beyond words for the members of my staff, our 
     committees and my fellow colleagues in Congress for their 
     service, guidance and friendship. So many talented 
     individuals work to ensure the House of Representatives 
     reflects the voice and will of the People, and most Americans 
     never see the men and women working long hours to advance 
     policy, to support debate and to conduct meaningful 
     oversight.
       Finally, I have to thank the constituents of the Eighth 
     Congressional District. In times of tragedy, they have 
     inspired me with their courage. In times of disaster, they 
     have inspired me with their resilience. In times of 
     uncertainty, they have inspired with me their unwavering 
     optimism. I have been honored to fight by their side. I am 
     very proud of what we have accomplished.
           Very sincerely,
     Jo Ann Emerson.
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                                     House of Representatives,

                                 Washington, DC, January 22, 2013.
     Hon. Jeremiah W. Nixon,
     Governor of Missouri,
     Jefferson City, MO.
       Governor Nixon: I write to inform you that I will resign my 
     seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, effective 11:59 
     p.m., January 22, 2013.
       Serving Missouri's Eighth Congressional District for 17 
     years has been an incredible honor, a welcome challenge, and 
     a deeply rewarding endeavor. I count myself as incredibly 
     fortunate to have represented Americans who are so passionate 
     about the principles of service and community. Our democracy 
     is in good hands thanks to the talent, dedication and civic 
     pride of the proud Americans working every day to improve our 
     Nation and its prospects.
       I commend the citizens of my District to you, and I assure 
     you that my trust in the People remains well-placed with 
     those I have had the honor of representing.
           Very sincerely,
     Jo Ann Emerson.

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