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        <ExplanationTxt>A COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW &amp; APPROVAL. ONCE APPROVED BY BOARD THE RETURN IS SIGNED BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND SUBMITTED TO THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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