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SYNTHETIC INDUSTRIES, L.P.
309 LAFAYETTE ROAD
CHICKAMAUGA, GEORGIA 30707
(706) 375-3121
IMPORTANT REMINDER
PLEASE VOTE BLUE PROXY TODAY
October 31, 1997
Dear Limited Partner:
We have previously mailed to you proxy materials relating to the Special
Meeting of Limited Partners of Synthetic Industries, L.P. The Special Meeting is
scheduled for Friday, November 7, 1997, only one week from today.
According to our latest records, we have not received your Blue Proxy for
this important meeting. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM AS MANY LIMITED PARTNERS AS
POSSIBLE. YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. EVEN IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING,
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED DUPLICATE BLUE PROXY
PROMPTLY IN THE RETURN FEDERAL EXPRESS ENVELOPE PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ANY PREVIOUS WHITE PROXY OR WITHDRAWAL ELECTION FORMS
PREVIOUSLY SENT TO THE SOLICITATION AGENT ARE INVALID AND WILL NOT BE COUNTED
OR GIVEN EFFECT. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED.
If you did not receive or cannot locate the Joint Proxy Statement and
Prospectus (the "Proxy Statement") and the Supplement thereto, please call the
Solicitation Agent at (800) 488-8095 to receive a copy.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
SI Management, L.P.
General Partner
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT AND TIME IS SHORT, PLEASE ACT TODAY.
