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Exhibit 6-1
James M. Strock
400 Spear Street, Suite 107
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: 415.357.3657
Fax: 415.882.7372
www.strock-california.com
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e-mail: [email protected]
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Wednesday, May 03, 2000
Via facsimile 865. 539-9643
Mr. Frank Pope
Chairman of the Board
Thermatrix Inc.
308 N. Peters Road, Suite 100
Knoxville, TN 37922
Dear Frank:
It is with regret that I must tender my resignation as a member of the Board of
Directors of Thermatrix Inc. effective May 1, 2000. The demands of my work with
my company preclude my continuing as a member of the Thermatrix board. It has
been a pleasure serving with you, and please accept my very best wishes for
Thermatrix in the future.
Sincerely,
/s/ James M. Strock
