As some of you know, I have resigned my position with the University. I
will officially turn my keys in tomorrow.  I would like to take this
opportunity to say thank you to everyone that has made the last 14 years of
my life a little easier.  To those who have made my life harder, I'll just
say "good bye."  Seriously, I hope my replacement has the good fortune of
making the kinds of friends I have made.  Please be kind to her and offer
her your support and assistance, as I know you will.

If I have left anything unfinished, please let me know and I'll do my best
to see that it is taken care of.  You can reach me at [log in to unmask]

Thanks for everything and good bye.

Sissy Markum
Economics Department