ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Thursday, November 21, 1996            TAG: 9611210046
SECTION: CURRENT                  PAGE: NRV-1 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 

THOMAS TO RETIRE

LENGTH: Short :   19 lines
ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:  ALAN KIM/Staff. Montgomery County Administrator Betty 
          Thomas announced her resignation Wednesday to a crowd of county 
          employees and local officials gathered at the county courthouse. 
          Thomas, who has worked for the county since 1972 and served as 
          administrator since 1981, will step down March 31 to pursue 
          "personal opportunities." For more information, see the story in 
          today's Virginia section. color.