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PROXY SOLICITATION
Identify yourself - We have been reviewing the shareholder
voting positions for our annual meeting on February 28, and
find that a number of positions in your institution have not
yet voted.
I'm calling to ensure that you did receive all of the proxies
requested. In addition, I would appreciate your support in
soliciting the vote of those beneficial or voting shareholders
who have not yet sent in their proxies. Over the past 27
years, we have been successful in obtaining the votes of over
90 percent of the shares outstanding. This has been a great
record; but in order to be that successful, we need the
assistance of people in custody institutions who are in a
position to help. As I am sure you are aware, the outsourcing
of proxy administration is well established and growing. The
reporting of proxy votes in cumulated positions of the various
depository institutions is a trend which will make identifying
unvoted positions more difficult and therefore, challenges our
ability to maintain this record.
Could I review the outstanding positions with you and solicit
your help?
