Exhibit 17.1
December 31, 2008
M. Christine Jacobs
Chairman & CEO
Theragenics Corporation
5203 Bristol Industrial Way
Buford, GA 30518
C. David Moody
Chairman of the Theragenics Governance Committee
C. D. Moody Construction
6017 Redan Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
Re: Theragenics Board Resignation
Dear Chris and Dave:
Due to upcoming business commitments, I hereby tender my resignation as a Director of Theragenics Corporation effective December 31, 2008.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve the shareholders and the company. I wish you and the company success going forward.
Sincerely, | |||
/s/ Luther T. Griffith | |||
Luther T. Griffith | |||
President, Griffith Resources, Inc. | |||