Governor Tom Ridge’s Letter of Resignation
Posted by PA Heritage Staff on Nov 25, 2013 in | Comments Off on Governor Tom Ridge’s Letter of Resignation The peaceful, orderly transfer of political power is a hallmark of a mature democracy, occurring every year at various levels of government. In nearly every instance, it has become uneventful and routine; however, several transfers of power in the history of the Keystone State have been prompted by unusual circumstances. Since the creation of the office of governor, as required by Article II,...read more