Thanks to Andrew McLaughlin Whereas, Andrew McLaughlin has faithfully served the Corporation early 1999 as a consultant, as an employee, as Chief Policy Officer, as Treasurer, and, most recently, as Vice President and Chief Policy Officer; and Whereas, as of 1 July 2002, he will be resigning as Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, and will become a halftime employee; and Whereas, he will return to the Berkman Center at Harvard University to resume his academic career; and Whereas, the Board wishes to take note of his extraordinary contributions to ICANN over the years; and Whereas, the Board is grateful for his willingness to continue part-time as an ICANN employee to facilitate an orderly transition; Resolved [02.__] that the Board deeply appreciates Andrew McLaughlin's dedication to ICANN over the years of his association, looks forward to a continuing collegial relationship over the coming months and beyond, and wishes him all the best on his return to academe and in the future.