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 myduties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you , that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board seesfit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute oursuccession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple's brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And Ilook 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 youall for the many years of being able to work alongside you.