United States Attorney Ryan K. Patrick has resigned his position as chief law enforcement officer for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX).
Announcing his resignation, Patrick said “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve our nation and our state as United States Attorney”.
“The Southern District is staffed with amazing career men and women who wake up every day ready to represent the United States, and I consider it a high honor that I was able to do the same alongside them for the past three years.”
Patrick was the 23rd presidentially-appointed U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX).
He was responsible for prosecuting and defending the interests of the United States in one of the largest districts in the country – covering 44,000 square miles and representing nearly nine million people. He oversaw over 450 employees, including approximately 210 Assistant U.S. Attorneys who cover the seven offices across the district.
In a similar development, another US Attorney Ron Parsons has stepped down. According to reports, Parsons’ resignation as the chief law enforcement officer for the District of South Dakota was expected and comes with part of the regular transition of appointed officials when a new President takes office.
It would be recalled that Parsons was nominated by President Donald Trump in September 2017 and started serving in his position in January 2018 following confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
Parsons plans to return to private practice in Sioux Falls.
