SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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): January 27, 2004
FORTUNE NATURAL RESOURCES CORPORATION
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12334 95-4114732
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
515 W. Greens Road, Suite 720, Houston, Texas 77067
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (281) 872-1170
Registrant's telecopier number, including area code: (281) 872-1213
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. OTHER ITEMS
JANUARY 29, 2004 - HOUSTON, TEXAS - FORTUNE NATURAL RESOURCES CORPORATION
(NASDAQ OTC BB SYMBOL: FPXA.PK) announced that Tyrone J. Fairbanks, Chairman,
Chief Executive Officer, and Director, resigned each of those positions at the
close of business on Tuesday, January 27, 2004. In his resignation letter, Mr.
Fairbanks stated that he was tendering his resignation in order to "... focus on
other important things in [his] life". Mr. Fairbanks did not cite any
differences of opinion with either the board or the direction of the company.
The company believes that disclosure of this event under Item 5 "Other Items" on
Form 8-K is appropriate.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
None
SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
FORTUNE NATURAL RESOURCES CORPORATION
By: /s/ Ronald P. Nowak
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Ronald P. Nowak
President and Chief Operating Officer
Date: January 29, 2004