As released by the Office of the Governor:

Governor Corbett Asks for and Receives Resignation of DCNR Secretary.

Harrisburg – Governor Tom Corbett today asked for and received the resignation of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard J. Allan.

Allan, 59, of Cumberland County, has served as a member of the cabinet since March 2011.

Ellen Ferretti, Deputy Secretary for Parks and Forestry, will serve as Acting Secretary effective immediately.

Archive Video of Senate Vote to approve Richard Allen as Secretary of DCNR. Introduction by Senator Vance.