UNITED STATES DisTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001 Chiawaens oF RICHARD W. ROBERTS (Cuter Juoce March 16, 2016 President of the United States ‘The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: I regret that I must certify, based upon medical advice, that I have become permanently disabled from performing my duties as a United States District Judge for the District of Columbia. Enclosed is a Certificate of Disability dated March 15, 2016 signed by the Acting Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Circuit. ‘Therefore, under the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 372(a), Lam retiring from active service today. Respectfully yours, aie Wubhtn Richard W. Roberts United States District Judge Enclosure cc: Chief Justice of the United States Chief Circuit Judge Director, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Director, Federal Judicial Center Clerk of Court Chief, Judges Compensation and Retirement DivisionHnited States Court of Appeals Ristrict of Golnbia Cienit Mashingten, BU 20001-2066 Bonen een Henderson ‘std Stee Got Bdge March 15, 2016 President of the United States The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: Pursuant to Title 28, United States Code, Section 372(a), I hereby certify to you that the Honorable Richard W. Roberts of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia is, in my judgment, permanently disabled from performing his duties as a United States District Judge in regular active service. I have satisfied myself from the medical report provided to me by Chief Judge Roberts that he suffers from a very serious health condition rendering him unable to perform his duties as a United States District Judge. Yours truly, soa Yel Here ecnaaaty Karen LeCraft Henderson Acting Chief Judge