Exhibit 2

    RESIGNATION AS OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LTD.

January 17th, 2001

Advanced Technologies Group, LTD
10245 E. Via Linda, Suite 220
Scottsdale, AZ  85258-5317

     Attention:  Corporate  Officer/Board of Directors of Advanced  Technologies
                 Group, LTD.

Gentlemen:

Pursuant  to the  Agreement  and  Plan of  Reorganization,  I hereby  tender  my
resignation  from  Advanced  Technologies  Group,  LTD as Officer  and  Director
effective immediately.

                                   Sincerely,

                                   /s/ Edmond L. Lonergan
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                                   Edmond L. Lonergan