[Journal of the House of Representatives, 1994] [Thursday, February 3, 1994 (5), Para 5.30 Director of Non-Legislative and Financial Services] [Page 55] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov] Para. 5.30 director of non-legislative and financial services The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURTHA, laid before the House the following communication, which was read as follows: Office of the Director, Non-Legislative and Financial Services, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, January 10, 1994. Hon. Thomas S. Foley, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: Over the past five months since we last met and discussed the position of the Director, I have become convinced that the situation which existed then is not likely to change. The difficulties I encountered last summer have persisted. Further, it appears that some individuals have begun to make the Director the issue, thus undermining the credibility of the office. That cannot be helpful to you or to the House. Accordingly, I have reached the conclusion that my resignation would be in the best interest of all concerned. I request release from my appointment, effective January 21, 1994, or sooner, if convenient. I propose to turn over my responsibilities to Mr. Michael Shinay who is fully capable of assuming the duties of the Director, pending your final decision on a successor. Mr. Speaker, I have appreciated you support and that of the Majority and Minority Leaders. I have continued to serve over these past several months knowing I could count on that support and believing in your joint commitment to the creation of a truly nonpartisan administrative structure. Unfortunately, I believe others have different agendas and my usefulness to you is at an end. It is my sincere hope that a new Director will enjoy greater success and my departure now will achieve a more useful purpose than any short term benefit my continued service as Director might provide. Sincerely, Leonard P. Wishart III, Director. By unanimous consent, the resignation was accepted.