Writing Business Letters 116B Ferrier Street Montreal West, QC H4C 2J1 July 26, 2005 Mr. C. K. Phillips Northern Bearings Ltd. 3 Dorchester Place 9400 Patriot Boulevard Ville de Brossard, QC H3H 2C2 Dear Mr. Phillips, This letter will advise you of my resignation from the company at the close of business on the last day of August. Although I appreciate having had the opportunity of working with you during the last two years, I feel that it is necessary to return to university and complete my education. I have enjoyed my two years with Northern Bearings and consider the experience that I have been gained to be significant and beneficial. In particular, I wish to thank you for your constant support, and understanding. . Yours truly, Franco Temprano