Exhibit 17
Mr. Jay Destribats
Chairman of the Board
Yardville National Bancorp
2465 Kuser Road
Hamilton, New Jersey 08690
November 16, 2006
Dear Chairman Destribats:
I hereby tender my resignation from the Board of Directors of Yardville National Bank
and Yardville National Bancorp, effective as of November 16, 2006. It has been an
honor serving our community, and I thank you for all the opportunities the position has
forged. I look forward to a burgeoning and steady business relationship with the Bank.
Respectfully,
Christopher S. Vernon
Christopher S. Vernon