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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,
Washington, DC, January 5, 2020.Hon. Nancy Pelosi,Speaker of the House, The Capitol,Washington, DC.
Dear Speaker Pelosi: Growing up in New Orleans East playing little league it never occurred to me that I would one day represent Louisiana's Second Congressional District. After graduating from Benjamin Franklin High School, I left New Orleans briefly to attend Morehouse College before returning home to attend Tulane University Law School. Never leaving those same little league fields as a volunteer coach I saw the needs of my community and hoped that I could make a difference.
Twenty years ago, I was first elected to represent New Orleans and every day since I strived to live up to the trust my friends, family, and community have placed in me. During that time, I have started my own family, stood side by side with my constituents through multiple disasters, and experienced joy and sorrow. Through it all, it has been an honor and a privilege to represent my home. I am eternally grateful to my constituents for giving me this opportunity.
New Orleans will always be home, but it is time to represent my community in a different way. I am writing to resign my seat in the United States House of Representatives effective January 15, 2021. I would like to thank you and all my colleagues for working together to try and improve the lives of our constituents and make our country a more perfect union.
Sincerely,Cedric L. Richmond.
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Congress of the United States,
House of Representatives,
Washington, DC, January 5, 2020.Hon. R. Kyle Ardoin,Secretary of State, State of Louisiana,Baton Rouge, LA.
Dear Secretary Ardoin: Attached is my letter to Speaker Pelosi resigning my seat in the United States House of Representatives and my letter requesting Governor Edwards to call a special election to fill the seat as soon as possible. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Sincerely,Cedric L. Richmond.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 9
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