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        <Explanation>UPON COMPLETION OF THE FORM 990 BY INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, THE PRESIDENT AND THE TREASURER REVIEW THE TAX RETURN, ASK APPROPRIATE QUESTIONS AND AGREE WITH THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE RETURN. THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD BEFORE FILING.</Explanation>
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