Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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On November 4, 2008, Patricia G. Shannon resigned as a director of Abigail Adams National Bancorp, Inc. and The Adams National Bank. At the time of her resignation, Ms. Shannon served as a member of the Nominating Committee and the Audit Committee. A copy of Ms. Shannon's letter of resignation is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial Statements of businesses acquired. Not Applicable.

(b) Pro forma financial information. Not Applicable.

(c) Shell Company Transactions. Not Applicable.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Letter of Resignation of Patricia G. Shannon.