Florida Rock resignation

Florida Rock Industries, Inc. today announced the resignation of its distinguished board member, G. Kennedy Thompson, effective May 24, 2005. Mr. Thompson has served as a director of Florida Rock Industries, Inc. since 1998.  John D. Baker, II, President and Chief Executive Officer of Florida Rock Industries, Inc., speaking for the company stated, "While we sincerely regret losing Ken’s contributions to our board, we are truly grateful to him for his service over the past six years. He has made an invaluable contribution to the company’s success." 

Florida Rock Industries, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading producers of construction aggregates, a major provider of ready-mixed concrete and concrete products in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic States and a significant supplier of cement in Florida and Georgia.