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EXHIBIT 2
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned has made, constituted
and appointed, and by these presents does make, constitute and appoint, Richard
F. Levy and John E. Lowe, and each of them, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact
and agent, for him and in his name, place and stead to execute, acknowledge,
deliver and file any and all filings with respect to securities of Coram
Healthcare Corp. required by Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, including, but
not limited to, Schedules 13D, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said
attorney-in-fact and agent may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
The validity of this Power of Attorney shall not be affected in any manner
by reason of the execution, at any time, of other powers of attorney by the
undersigned in favor of persons other than the attorney-in-fact named herein.
WITNESS THE EXECUTION HEREOF this 27th day of July, 2000 by Donald J.
Liebentritt.
SAMSTOCK, L.L.C.
By: /s/ Donald J. Liebentritt
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Name: Donald J. Liebentritt
Title: Vice President
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
COUNTY OF COOK )
/s/ Jamie Jedras
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Notary Public
