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	FILING VALUES:
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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7134671260

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE CAROLANE TRAIL
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
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ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
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		CITY:			ANGLETON
		STATE:			TX
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		BUSINESS PHONE:		9798496550

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