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Last updated on Tuesday, August 18, 2015
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mike Pence is out of surgery and is resting at the Governor’s Residence.
Upon his release from St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, he signed a letter to Speaker of the House Brian Bosma and Senate President Pro Tem David Long resuming his executive branch duties as Governor after passing them temporarily to Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann.
"The Governor's surgery was successful and he has returned to the Governor's residence to rest and recover," said Press Secretary Kara Brooks. "The Governor and the First Lady are truly grateful for the kind concern and prayers of so many Hoosiers. The Governor looks forward to resuming a full schedule next week."
Governor Mike Pence took action to temporarily transfer executive branch duties to Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, pursuant to Article 5, Section 10 (c) of the Indiana Constitution, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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