He pulls the letter close like a real smartass, and reads for the jury: "I hereby resign for personal reasons."

I hereby resign.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple.

For the reasons that follow, however, I hereby resign, with a heavy heart, as a member of the corporation, effective immediately.

"That being the case, I hereby resign from the High Lama business."

Mr. Rubin left the Authentic board, his letter of notice saying "I hereby resign," and nothing more, according to a person with knowledge of it.

He concluded, "I hereby resign my membership in the Church of Scientology."

I hereby resign as Triumvir.

"Just for that, Spock, I hereby resign as your counsel."

If she will not, then I hereby resign my office.