UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 16, 2005

Resource America, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)

Delaware	0-4408	72-0654145
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
1845 Walnut Street, Suite 1000 Philadelphia, PA		19103
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 215-546-5005

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02       Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
                       Principal Officers.

         On December 16, 2005, Michael J. Bradley was appointed by our Board of Directors to serve as a Director. Mr. Bradley was also appointed to serve on our Audit Committee and Corporate Governance and Investment Committee.

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, thereunto duly authorized.

Resource America, Inc.

Dated: March 17, 2005 /s/ Michael S. Yecies           
Michael S. Yecies
Vice President and Chief Legal Officer