FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 13, 2005
For more information contact:

Sandi Garcia, WBC

Director of Minerals, Energy & Transportation resigns

CHEYENNE – Patrick Pitet, Director of the Minerals, Energy & Transportation Division for the Wyoming Business Council, has resigned his position effective Jan. 31, 2005.

Tucker Fagan, CEO of the Wyoming Business Council, expressed his deep appreciation for Mr. Pitet’s service to the state.

“Patrick’s contributions to energy policy, emerging energy technology and air service transportation have had a very positive impact on the economic development of Wyoming,” said Fagan. “We are sorry to see him go, but wish him the best on his future endeavors.”

Mr. Pitet will be leaving the Business Council to pursue other business opportunities in the State of Wyoming.

The mission of the Wyoming Business Council is to facilitate the economic growth of Wyoming. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.wyomingbusiness.org.

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