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From the Congressional Record Online through the 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:
Congress of the United States,
House of Representatives,
November 1, 2019.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker, House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
Dear Madam Speaker: I write to inform you that I have
notified California Governor Gavin Newsom of my resignation
from the U.S. House of Representatives, effective November 3,
2019. I came to Congress as part of an unprecedented
movement--one that proved the country was ready for a new
kind of leader. As one of the youngest members of Congress,
the first openly LGBTQ woman elected to Congress from
California, and a first-time candidate with no family
background in wealth or politics who rejected corporate PAC
money to focus on the priorities of individual people, my
goal was to show every constituent that they have a voice and
a place in the halls of power. I could not be prouder of what
we accomplished together and what it means for the future of
our country.
Working tirelessly for the people of California's 25th
Congressional District has been the honor of my lifetime, and
my service to California and the nation does not end here. My
decision to resign my post is guided by my commitment to
doing the most good for the most people, no matter how hard
it is. As I turn my attention to other battles for now, I
leave with deep gratitude and commitment to the success and
well-being of my wonderful community and my incredible
colleagues, especially my fellow members of the freshman
class who have brought unprecedented promise, vigor, and
vision to Congress. I will continue to fight for them, for
our ideals, and for a better America for all. I look forward
to continuing our important work together long into the
future, wherever the road may take us.
Sincerely,
Katie Hill,
Member of Congress.
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Congress of the United States,
House of Representatives,
November 1, 2019.
Hon. Gavin Newsom,
Governor, State Capitol,
Sacramento, CA.
Dear Governor Newsom: I write to inform you that I will
resign my seat in the U.S. House of Representatives,
effective November 3, 2019. I came to Congress as part of an
unprecedented movement--one that proved the country was ready
for a new kind of leader. As one of the youngest members of
Congress, the first openly LGBTQ woman elected to Congress
from California, and a first-time candidate with no family
background in wealth or politics who rejected corporate PAC
money to focus on the priorities of individual people, my
goal was to show every constituent that they have a voice and
a place in the halls of power. I could not be prouder of what
we accomplished together and what it means for the future of
our country.
Working tirelessly for the people of California's 25th
Congressional District has been the honor of my lifetime, and
my service to California and the nation does not end here. My
decision to resign my post is guided by my commitment to
doing the most good for the most people, no matter how hard
it is. As I turn my attention to other battles for now, I
leave with deep gratitude and commitment to the success and
well-being of my wonderful community and my incredible
colleagues, especially my fellow members of the freshman
class who have brought unprecedented promise, vigor, and
vision to Congress. I will continue to fight for them, for
our ideals, and for a better America for all. I look forward
to continuing our important work together long into the
future, wherever the road may take us.
Sincerely,
Katie Hill,
Member of Congress.
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