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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Graco
Inc. and subsidiaries consolidated balance sheets for the quarterly period
ending June 30,2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> Graco Inc
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