Who was the former speaker, who quit his position on 29 July 2019, of Karnataka assembly?

K. Ramappa Ramesh Kumar is a Former Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly. He announced his resignation on 29 July.

In-office[1]	25 May 2018 – 29 July 2019 Preceded by K. B. Koliwad, INC Succeeded by Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, BJP
In-office[2]	27 December 1994 – 24 October 1999 Preceded by V. S. Koujalagi Succeeded by M. V. Venkatappa
In Ministry	Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka In-office 13 September 2016 – May 23, 2018 Preceded by U. T. Khader Succeeded by Shivanand Patil, INC
Personal details	Born 22 November 1949 (age 69) Addagal (Srinivaspura, Kolar) Nationality Indian Political party Indian National Congress Residence Domlur, Bengaluru Education Bachelor of science  Occupation Politician   Profession Agriculturist