UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): MARCH 13, 2006
THE MERIDIAN RESOURCE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
TEXAS 1-10671 76-0319553
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
1401 ENCLAVE PARKWAY, SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77077
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
281-597-7000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTIONS OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
On March 13, 2006, James R. Montague notified The Meridian Resource Corporation
(the "Company") that he was resigning from the Board of Directors of the Company
to pursue other business interests. The resignation was not the result of any
disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's
operations, policies or practices. The Company appreciates Mr. Montague's
service on its Board of Directors.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
THE MERIDIAN RESOURCE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Lloyd V. DeLano
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Lloyd V. DeLano
Senior Vice President
and Chief Accounting Officer
Date: March 17, 2006