STATE OF MAINE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001 Paul R. LePage GOVERNOR January 27, 2017 The Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House of Representatives 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 Dear Madam Speaker: This is to inform you that, pursuant to Title 3 M.R.S.A., ?154, I am Withdrawing my nomination of The Hon. Michael Timmons of Cumberland for appointment as a member of the Land for Maine?s Future Board This nomination is currently pending before the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Paul R. LePage Governor PRL:svo "cc: Senator Paul Davis Representative Michelle Dunphy ,m PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PHONE: 287-3531 (Voice) TTY USERS CALL 711 - FAX: {207) 287?1034