UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934
October 31, 2012
Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported)
DAYSTAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| DELAWARE | 001-34052 | 84-1390053 |
| (State or Other | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer |
| Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | Identification No.) |
33556 Alvarado Niles Road
Union City, California
94587-1010
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(408) 582-7100
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On October 31, 2012, DayStar Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) accepted the resignation of Terrence Betham from the board of directors (the “Board”). A replacement has not been named yet so the Board will continue to conduct business with a vacancy in its’ allowed members until a new member is identified. The Board and the Company are greatly indebted to Mr. Betham for his service.
SIGNATURES
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.
DAYSTAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
| Date: October 31, 2012 | By | /s/ Peter A. Lacey |
| Peter A. Lacey | ||
| Interim Chief Executive Officer |