GRACO INC.		Shareholder Meeting to be held on April 24, 2009
IMPORTANT NOTICE		Proxy Materials Available
Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials		• Notice and Proxy Statement
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above company, and the materials you should review before you cast your vote are now available.		• Form 10-K • Annual Report
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Meeting Information		How to Vote
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting Date: April 24, 2009 Meeting Time: 1:00 P.M., Central Time For holders as of: February 23, 2009		Vote In Person If you intend to vote in person at the meeting, you will need to request a ballot at the meeting to vote your shares. You will be required to present sufficient proof of ownership of shares at the meeting before you receive a ballot.

Meeting Location:
George Aristides Riverside Center 1150 Sibley Street N.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413-1894		Vote By Internet To vote now by internet, go to WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM. Use the internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time the day before the meeting date. Have your notice in hand when you access the web site and follow the instructions.
Meeting Directions:
If you need directions to the meeting, call: 612-623-6639

Voting items
The Board of Directors Recommends a Vote FOR Items 1 and 2.

1. Election of Directors:
NOMINEES: 01) William J. Carroll 02) Jack W. Eugster 03) R. William VanSant

2. Ratification of Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.