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<STREET2>SUITE 1300
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<ZIP>75062
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        <footnote id="F1">Grant of restricted stock under the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan.  The restricted stock will vest (i.e. the forfeiture restrictions will lapse) only upon achievement of specified performance goals relating to the 12 consecutive months trailing earnings per share of the Company's Common Stock for the period through June 30, 2010.</footnote>
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