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        <ExplanationTxt>COPIES OF THE FORM 990 AND OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE RETAINED IN THE ORGANIZATIONS OFFICE AND ARE CONSIDERED PUBLIC INFORMATION AND MAY BE DISTRIBUTED OR COPIED UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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