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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 8, 2001
Data Research Associates, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
Missouri 0-20244 43-1063230
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1276 North Warson Rd., St. Louis, Missouri 63132
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On January 8, 2001, Carole Cotton resigned as a director of Data
Research Associates, Inc. She cited personal reasons and her desire to
concentrate on other interests as the causes of her resignation. She stated that
her resignation was not because of any disagreement with the Company or any of
its directors or officers on any matter relating to DRA's operations, policies
or practices. Additional information concerning the resignation is contained in
the press release being filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release dated January 8, 2001.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 8, 2001
DATA RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
By: /s/ Michael J. Mellinger
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Name: Michael J. Mellinger
Title: Chairman, President, and
Chief Executive Officer
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