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James M. Inhofe was mentioned in COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE JAMES M. INHOFE on page S6862 covering the 2nd Session of the 117th Congress published on Nov. 29 in the Congressional Record.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE JAMES M. INHOFE

Mr. SCHATZ. Madam President, I understand the Chair has an announcement.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair lays before the Senate a communication regarding the resignation of Senator Inhofe.

Without objection, the letters will be printed in the Record and spread upon the Journal, as follows:

There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows:

U.S. Senate,

Washington, DC, November 29, 2022. Hon. Kamala D. Harris, President of the U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.

Dear Vice President Harris: Please find the attached document dated February 28, 2022 officially notifying Oklahoma Secretary of State Brian Bingman of my intent to resign my Senate seat on January 3, 2023. I further note that my resignation will be effective at 11:59AM on that date.

Sincerely,

James M. Inhofe, U.S. Senate.

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U.S. Senate,

Washington, DC, February 28, 2022. Secretary of State Brian Bingman, Oklahoma City, OK.

Dear Secretary Bingman: It has been the greatest honor to serve the people of Oklahoma since I first entered public service in 1967, but after much prayer and consideration, Kay and I feel the time has come to stand aside and support the next generation of Oklahoma leaders.

Accordingly, pursuant to 26 O.S. Sec. 12-119, I am writing to inform you of my intention to retire from the United States Senate on January 3, 2023. Under state law 26 O.S. Sec. 12-101, this constitutes my irrevocable pledge to retire at the end of the 117th Congress, which allows the special election to be held concurrent with the existing election schedule.

I am excited to announce that I am endorsing Bartlesville- native and fellow Tulsan, Luke Holland in the special election to replace me, because Luke is a fierce conservative and the best person to continue my legacy of a strong national defense and investment in local infrastructure.

May God bless the great state of Oklahoma and the United States of America.

Sincerely,

James M. Inhofe, U.S. Senator.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 183

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