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Exhibit 99.2
The York Group, Inc. Cristen L. Cline
8554 Katy Freeway, Suite 200 General Counsel
Houston, TX 77024 Corporate Secretary
713-984-5500 - 800-223-4964 713-984-5513
Fax: 713-984-5517
November 21, 2000
VIA OVERNIGHT MAIL
Mr. John L. Scheuermann
CEDE & CO.
c/o The Depository Trust Company
55 Water Street - 50th Floor
New York, NY 10041
Re: Request by Wilbert, Inc.
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Dear Mr. Schouermann:
We are writing to respond to the demand by Wilbert, Inc. ("Wilbert") to
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inspect York's stock ledger. We understand that Wilbert, as the beneficial
owner of common stock of York, has the right to inspect York's records for a
"proper purpose." While we are prepared to comply with the demand provided we
are assured that Wilbert's purpose is a proper one, the language of the demand
is too general to enable us to make such a determination. Accordingly, we
request a demand that is sufficiently specific under Delaware law.
Very truly yours,
THE YORK GROUP, INC.
/s/ Cristen L. Cline
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Cristen L. Cline
