Steve Jobs has officially resigned as CEO of Apple, and here is his resignation letter (- one of the most touching and direct communications I have ever had the "good fortune" to read -) to Apple and you, the Apple community (quote marks and formatting are mine.)
``To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
``I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
``I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
``As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
``I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
``I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve''
``To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
``I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
``I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
``As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
``I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
``I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve''
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