ORDER ACCEPTING RESIGNATION

Comes now Thomas F. Gibson, Jr. and tenders his affidavit of resignation from the Bar of this State pursuant to Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 17.

And this Court, being duly advised, now finds that the tendered affidavit meets the necessary elements set forth in Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 17. Accordingly, this Court accepts the resignation which is to be effective immediately.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that Thomas F. Gibson, Jr., is hereby removed as a member of the Bar of this State and that the Clerk of this Court remove his name from the roll of attorneys. It is also Ordered that the Respondent must comply with the provisions of Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 4, in order to become eligible for reinstatement in the future.

The Clerk of this Court is directed to forward notice of this Order in accordance with the provisions of Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 3(d) governing disbarment and suspension.

Costs of this proceeding are assessed against the Respondent.