[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 1838]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  The SPEAKER laid before the House the following resignation from the 
House of Representatives:

                                     House of Representatives,

                                 Washington, DC, January 27, 2014.
     Hon. John Boehner,
     Speaker of the House,
     Washington, DC.
       Mr. Speaker: It has been an honor to serve my neighbors, 
     friends and family of Florida's 19th Congressional District.
       Regardless of some personal struggles in 2013, this year 
     has already been tremendously positive as I focus on my 
     health, family and faith.
       Unfortunately, some of my struggles had serious 
     consequences. While I have dealt with those issues on a 
     personal level, it is my belief that professionally I cannot 
     fully and effectively serve as a United States Representative 
     to the place I love and call home, Southwest Florida.
       I hereby submit this letter of resignation as the 
     Representative of the 19th District of Florida, effective 
     6:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, January 27, 2014. Please 
     find the attached letter I have submitted to Governor Rick 
     Scott.
       On a personal note, Mr. Speaker, to you and our colleagues 
     from both parties, I thank you. Thank you for the tremendous 
     support and encouragement. Oftentimes in Congress, our 
     personal relationships and successes are overshadowed by 
     intense but meaningful and necessary debate. However, I leave 
     the House of Representatives with friendships and memories of 
     great men and women dedicated to helping and improving the 
     lives of our fellow Americans.
       As an eternal optimist, I know there are great things in 
     store for our country when we find ways to work together. 
     Whether it is as a father, a husband, or in any future 
     endeavor, I hope to contribute what I can to better our 
     country in the years to come.
           Sincerely,
                                                       Trey Radel,
                                               Member of Congress.
       Enclosure.
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                                     House of Representatives,

                                 Washington, DC, January 27, 2014.
     Hon. Rick Scott,
     State of Florida,
     Tallahassee, FL.
       Dear Governor Scott: I hereby submit my resignation as the 
     United States Representative of the 19th Congressional 
     District of Florida. My resignation is effective at 6:30 
     p.m., Eastern Standard Time, January 27, 2014.
       Please find the attached letter I have submitted to the 
     Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
           Sincerely,
                                                       Trey Radel,
                                               Member of Congress.
       Enclosure.
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                                     House of Representatives,

                                 Washington, DC, January 27, 2014.
     Hon. Ken Detzner,
     Secretary of State, Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, 
         FL.
       Dear Secretary of State Detzner: I hereby submit my 
     resignation as the United States Representative of the 19th 
     District of Florida. My resignation is effective at 6:30 
     p.m., Eastern Standard Time, January 27, 2014.
       Please find the attached letter I have submitted to 
     Governor Rick Scott.
           Sincerely,
                                                       Trey Radel,
                                               Member of Congress.
       Enclosure.

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