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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT TO SELECTED EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS (SECRETARY &amp; TREASURER) TO REVIEW BEFORE SIGNING AND FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>APPLICABLE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY REQUESTING FROM THE ORGANIZATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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