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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000891092-11-003942
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20110616
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20110616
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20110616

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000902719
		IRS NUMBER:				137014351
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07666
		FILM NUMBER:		11915943

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK FLORIDA INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930714

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK PENNSYLVANIA STRATEGIC MUNICIPAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001089821
		IRS NUMBER:				134069938
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-09417
		FILM NUMBER:		11915934

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME INVESTMENT TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001137392
		IRS NUMBER:				510409116
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-10333
		FILM NUMBER:		11915937

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK FLORIDA MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20010330

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL 2018 TERM TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001159038
		IRS NUMBER:				510413313
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-10499
		FILM NUMBER:		11915932

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL 2018 TERM TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001159040
		IRS NUMBER:				510413263
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-10501
		FILM NUMBER:		11915941

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL BOND TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001167467
		IRS NUMBER:				383645602
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21036
		FILM NUMBER:		11915939

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK TAX FREE INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020213

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001167470
		IRS NUMBER:				383645605
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21037
		FILM NUMBER:		11915935

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK NEW YORK TAX FREE INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020213

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL BOND INVESTMENT TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001169028
		IRS NUMBER:				383645608
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21054
		FILM NUMBER:		11915940

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK FLORIDA MUNICIPAL BOND TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020312

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MARYLAND MUNICIPAL BOND TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001169029
		IRS NUMBER:				383645611
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21051
		FILM NUMBER:		11915942

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL BOND TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001169031
		IRS NUMBER:				383645610
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21050
		FILM NUMBER:		11915936

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL BOND TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001169034
		IRS NUMBER:				383645607
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21053
		FILM NUMBER:		11915933

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME INVESTMENT QUALITY TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001181026
		IRS NUMBER:				816105967
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21180
		FILM NUMBER:		11915938

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME INVESTMENT TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20080926

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK FLORIDA INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020904

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK FLORIDA MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST III
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020816
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<P style="text-align: center;"> <B><font size="3">UNITED STATES</font></B><font size="3"><BR>

<B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B></font><BR>
<B>Washington, D.C. 20549</B></P>
<P style="text-align: center;"> <B><font size="4">SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION</font></B><BR>
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<B>Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the</B><BR>
<B>Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B></P>
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    <TD align=left width=39%> Filed by the Registrant&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|X|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left width=60%> Filed by a Party other than the Registrant&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font></TD>
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<P style="text-align: left;"> Check the appropriate box:</P>
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    <TD align=left> Preliminary Proxy Statement</TD>
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    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD align=left> <B>Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))</B></TD>
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    <TD align=center>
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    <TD align=left> Definitive Proxy Statement</TD>
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    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD align=left> Definitive Additional Materials</TD>
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    <TD align=left> Soliciting Material Pursuant to &sect;240.14a-12</TD>
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<P style="text-align: center;"> <B>BlackRock California Municipal 2018 Term Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Income Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Municipal 2018 Term Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Municipal Bond Investment Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust</B><BR>

<B>The BlackRock Pennsylvania Strategic Municipal Trust</B> </P>
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  <B>(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)<br>
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  <B>(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other than the Registrant)</B>
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<P style="text-align: left;"> Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):</P>
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    <TD align=left colspan="2">No fee required.</TD>
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    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan="2">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD align=left> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left colspan="2"> Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.</TD>
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    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left width=5%>(1)  </TD>
    <TD align=left>Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:</TD>
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    <TD> Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:   </TD>
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    <TD nowrap valign=top> (3)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;      </TD>
    <TD> Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):      </TD>
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    <TD> Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:       </TD>
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    <TD> Total fee paid:        </TD>
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    <TD align=left colspan=3 valign="top"> Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.</TD>
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    <TD align=left colspan=3 rowspan="3" valign="top"> Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify  the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by  registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.</TD>
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      <div align="left"><FONT style="width: 9pt;text-align: right;">(1</FONT><FONT style="width: 4pt;text-align: left;">)</FONT></div>
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    <TD align=left valign="top"> Amount Previously Paid:</TD>
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    <TD align=left valign="top"> Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:</TD>
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    <TD align=left valign="top"> Filing Party:</TD>
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<B><font size="3">*** Exercise Your </font></B><font size="3"><B><I>Right </I>to Vote ***</B></font></p>
  <p align="center"><B>Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the <br>
    Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on July 28, 2011.</B>
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      <TD align=left width="50%"><B>BLACKROCK CLOSED-END FUNDS</B></TD>
      <TD align=center colSpan=3><B><U>Meeting Information</U></B></TD>
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      <TD align=left width="50%">&nbsp;</TD>
      <TD style="TEXT-INDENT: 2px" align=left colspan="2"><B>Meeting Type:</B></TD>
      <TD align=left width="37%">Annual</TD>
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      <TD style="TEXT-INDENT: 2px" align=left colspan="2"><B>For holders as of:</B></TD>
      <TD width="37%">May 31, 2011</TD>
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      <TD style="TEXT-INDENT: 2px" align=left colspan="2"><B>Date: </B>July 28, 2011</TD>
      <TD align=left width="37%"><B>Time: </B>11:00 a.m. EASTERN TIME</TD>
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      <TD width="11%"><b>Location: </b></TD>
      <TD colSpan=2>BlackRock Advisors, LLC <br>
        Park Avenue Plaza <br>
        55 East 52nd Street, 11th Floor <br>
        New York, NY 10055</TD>
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        You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named fund.
        <P>This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at <I>www.proxyvote.com </I>or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).</P>
        <P>We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
        </P>
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      <TD colSpan=3>&nbsp;</TD>
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        <p></p>
        <p><b><font color=#ffffff>See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.</font></b></p>
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&#151;&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B><font size="3">Before You Vote</font></B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&#151;&#151;<BR>

How to Access the Proxy Materials
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        <TD align=left colSpan=3><B>Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:</B></TD>
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    <TR vAlign=bottom>
      <TD align=left width="100%" colspan="3">PROXY STATEMENT</TD>
    </TR>

    <TR vAlign=bottom>
        <TD align=left width="100%" colspan="3"><B>How to View Online:</B></TD>
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      <TD align=left colSpan=3>Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow <b><font face="Wingdings 3">g</font> </b><u>| XXXX XXXX XXXX </u>| (located on the following page) and visit: <i>www.proxyvote.com.</i></TD>
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    <TR vAlign=bottom>
      <TD align=left colSpan=3><B>How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:</B></TD>
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    <TR vAlign=bottom>
      <TD align=left colSpan=3>If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:</TD>
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    <TR vAlign=top>
      <TD width="20%">&nbsp;</TD>
      <TD width="20%">1) <i>BY INTERNET</i>:</TD>
      <TD width="60%">www.proxyvote.com</TD>
    </TR>
    <TR vAlign=top>
      <TD width="20%">&nbsp;</TD>
      <TD width="20%">2) <i>BY TELEPHONE</i>: </TD>
      <TD width="60%">1-800-579-1639 </TD>
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    <TR vAlign=top>
      <TD width="20%">
        <P>&nbsp; </P>
      </TD>
      <TD width="20%">3) <i>BY E-MAIL*</i>:</TD>
      <TD width="60%">
        <P> sendmaterial@proxyvote.com</P>
      </TD>
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    <TR vAlign=bottom>
      <TD align=left colSpan=3>* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow <b><font face="Wingdings 3">g</font> </b><u>| XXXX XXXX XXXX </u>| (located on the following page) in the subject line.</TD>
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    <TR vAlign=bottom>
      <TD align=left colSpan=3>Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before July 15, 2011 to facilitate timely delivery.</TD>
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  <P align="center"><B>&#151;&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font size="3">How To Vote</font>&nbsp;&nbsp;&#151;&#151;<br>
    </B>Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods</P>
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        <P><B>Vote In Person: </B>If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a "<I>legal proxy.</I>" To do so, please follow the instructions at <I>www.proxyvote.com </I>or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.</P>
        <P><B>Vote By Internet: </B>To vote now by Internet, go to <I>www.proxyvote.com. </I>Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow  <B><font face="Wingdings 3">g</font> </B><u>| XXXX XXXX XXXX </u>| available and follow the instructions.</P>
        <P><B>Vote By Mail: </B>You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.</P>
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      <TD> <B>Voting Items</B></TD>
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  <P> <B>The Board of Directors recommends you vote
    FOR the following:</B></P>
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      <TD nowrap valign=top width="35"> <B>1.</B>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;    </TD>

      <TD colspan=2> <B>To Elect Board Member Nominees:</B>  </TD>
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      <TD width="342">&nbsp;</TD>
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      <TD nowrap valign=top width="42"> 01)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  </TD>

      <TD width="342"> Paul L. Audet     </TD>
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      <TD width="35">&nbsp;</TD>

      <TD nowrap valign=top width="42"> 02)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  </TD>

      <TD width="342"> Michael J. Castellano     </TD>
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      <TD width="35">&nbsp;</TD>

      <TD nowrap valign=top width="42"> 03)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  </TD>

      <TD width="342"> R. Glenn Hubbard  </TD>
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      <td> <b>Voting Instructions</b></td>
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  <P>IF YOUR SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BROKER WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK
STOCK EXCHANGE (NYSE), THE RULES OF THE NYSE WILL GUIDE THE VOTING PROCEDURES.
THESE RULES PROVIDE THAT IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED FROM YOU PRIOR TO THE
ISSUANCE OF THE FIRST VOTE, THE PROXY MAY BE GIVEN AT DISCRETION OF YOUR BROKER
(ON THE TENTH DAY, IF THE MATERIAL WAS MAILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE
MEETING DATE OR ON THE FIFTEENTH DAY, IF THE PROXY MATERIAL WAS MAILED 25
DAYS OR MORE PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE). IN ORDER FOR YOUR BROKER TO EXERCISE
THIS DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY, PROXY MATERIAL WOULD NEED TO HAVE BEEN MAILED AT
LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, AND ONE OR MORE OF THE MATTERS BEFORE
THE MEETING MUST BE DEEMED "ROUTINE" IN NATURE ACCORDING TO NYSE GUIDELINES. IF
THESE TWO REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND YOU HAVE NOT COMMUNICATED TO US PRIOR TO THE
FIRST VOTE BEING ISSUED, WE MAY VOTE YOUR SECURITIES AT OUR DISCRETION ON ANY
MATTERS DEEMED TO BE ROUTINE. WE WILL NEVERTHELESS FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS,
EVEN IF OUR DISCRETIONARY VOTE HAS ALREADY BEEN GIVEN, PROVIDED YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS ARE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE.</P>

  <P> ALL PROPOSALS FOR THIS MEETING ARE CONSIDERED "ROUTINE". WE WILL VOTE IN OUR
DISCRETION ON ALL PROPOSALS, IF YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED. </P>
  <P>IF YOUR
SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BANK, YOUR SECURITIES CANNOT BE VOTED WITHOUT YOUR
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS.</P>

  <P> **IF YOU HOLD YOUR SECURITIES THROUGH A CANADIAN BROKER OR BANK, PLEASE BE
ADVISED THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING THE VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM AND MEETING
MATERIALS, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE ISSUER. EVEN IF YOU HAVE DECLINED TO RECEIVE
SECURITY-HOLDER MATERIALS, A REPORTING ISSUER IS REQUIRED TO DELIVER THESE
MATERIALS TO YOU. IF YOU HAVE ADVISED YOUR INTERMEDIARY THAT YOU OBJECT TO THE
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION TO THE REPORTING ISSUER, IT
IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DELIVER THESE MATERIALS TO YOU ON BEHALF OF THE
REPORTING ISSUER. THESE MATERIALS ARE BEING SENT AT NO COST TO YOU.</P>

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