Barack Obama's letter of resignation from the Senate

The Honorable Rod Blagojevich Governor State of Illinois 207 State House Springfield, Illinois 62706

Dear Mr. Governor:

I hereby resign effective November 16, 2008 from the United States Senate in order to prepare for my duties as President of the United States.

Sincerely,

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Barack Obama United States Senator

cc: The Honorable Robert C. Byrd, President Pro Tem, U.S. Senate