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        <Explanation>THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DISCUSSION AT A BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE RETURN.</Explanation>
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