FILED JUL - 7 2020 Honorable Tom Parker Chief Justice Alabama Supreme Court 300 Dexter Avenue Montgomciy, Alabama 36104 COURT OF THE JUDICWlY :&ebNca c. Oat. Sec:ntal1 Chief Justice Parker, lt is with a heavy heart that 1 hereby resign, effective today July 3, 2020, as District C.ourt Judge Place One for ~estone County Alabama. My resignation should not be viewed in any way as on admission of guilt on my part. The unescapable reality is that I cannot finanaally, mentally, or emotionally continue to fight the .full weight, power and resources of the State of Alabama in two different theaters. Therefore, after much prayer and consideration. I have determined that it is best for my family and the people of Limestone County that I resign from my position. Serving as District Judge for Limestone County has been the highest privil~ of my professional life. No matter what others and the media may say, I can resign today knowing that 1served the people and children of Limestone CoMty wen during my time as District Judge. I icave knowing the children of Limestone County are much better served now than when I took office.