SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) FEBRUARY 23, 2005
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THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-5426 61-0505332
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
4360 BROWNSBORO ROAD, SUITE 300
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40207
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 502/893-4600
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
(b) Lawrence E. Gloyd resigned as a director of Thomas Industries
Inc. effective as of February 23, 2005 for health reasons.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Phillip J. Stuecker
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Phillip J. Stuecker, Vice
President of Finance,
Chief Financial Officer,
and Secretary
Dated: February 23, 2005