SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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or Rule 14a-12
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
(NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
(NAME OF PERSON(S) FILING PROXY STATEMENT,
IF OTHER THAN THE REGISTRANT)
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LOGO Long Island Lighting Company175 East Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY 11801
AN IMPORTANT REMINDER
Dear Shareholder:
Proxy material relating to the 1997 Annual Meeting of Long Island Lighting
Company Shareholders was mailed to you on or about June 30, 1997. According to
our records, your proxy card for this important meeting which is scheduled for
Thursday, August 7, 1997 has not yet been received.
As you know, this year, we are asking you to vote on an item of great
importance to all shareholders -- the transaction with the Long Island Power
Authority.
Your Board of Directors has approved the LIPA transaction as being in the
best interest of the Company and its shareholders, and recommends that you vote
"FOR" this proposal. The proposal and the reason for management's recommendation
are fully set forth in the proxy statement previously mailed to you.
Regardless of the number of shares you own, it is important that they are
represented and voted at the meeting. You are encouraged to sign, date and mail
the enclosed duplicate proxy today. Your interest and participation in this
matter is sincerely appreciated.
Thank you for your continued support.
Very truly yours,
/s/ W. J. Catacosinos
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
IF YOU RECENTLY MAILED YOUR PROXY, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR THANKS
AND DISREGARD THIS REQUEST
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LOGO Long Island Lighting Company175 East Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY 11801
AN IMPORTANT REMINDER TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
Dear Shareholder:
Proxy material relating to the 1997 Annual Meeting of Long Island Lighting
Company Shareholders was mailed to you on or about June 30, 1997. According to
our records, your proxy card for this important meeting which is scheduled for
Thursday, August 7, 1997 has not yet been received.
This year along with the Election of LILCO Directors and other matters, we
are asking you to vote on two items of great importance to all shareholders --
the merger with Brooklyn Union Gas and the transaction with the Long Island
Power Authority.
Your Board of Directors has approved the Merger, LIPA transaction and
other proposals as being in the best interest of the Company and its
shareholders, and recommends that you vote "FOR" these seven proposals. The
proposals and the reasons for management's recommendation are fully set forth in
the proxy statement previously mailed to you.
Regardless of the number of shares you own, it is important that they are
represented and voted at the meeting. You are encouraged to sign, date and mail
the enclosed duplicate proxy today. Your interest and participation in Company
matters is sincerely appreciated.
Thank you for your continued support.
Very truly yours,
/s/ W. J. Catacosinos
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
IF YOU RECENTLY MAILED YOUR PROXY, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR THANKS
AND DISREGARD THIS REQUEST
