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        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND APPROVES PRIOR TO SIGNING AND FILING. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE APPROVED SIGNED COPY AFTER FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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