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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION IS A VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOCIATION (VEBA) AND AS SUCH DOES NOT HAVE A GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE FORM IS COMPLETED USING DATA RECEIVED FROM THE TRUSTEE FOR THE SPECIFIC FISCAL YEAR. FORM 990 AND ALL SUPPORTING SCHEDULES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CORPORATE CONTROLLER OF ALEX LEE, INC.</ExplanationTxt>
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