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February 15, GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOClAi iON 100 North Michigan Avenue. Suite 800. Chicago. Illinois 60601 2 Q Q Q 312/977-9700 • Fax; 312/977-4806 The Honorable Gabriel Jabbour • • Mayor - •- City of Orono 2750 Kelley Parkway Crystal Bay, Minnesota 55323 Dear Mayor Jabbour: We are pleased to notify you that your comprehensive annual finan cial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest Jorm of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. When a Certificate of Achievement is awarded to a government, an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement is also presented to the individual designated by the government as primarily responsible for its having earned the certificate. Enclosed is an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement for: Thomas M. Kuehn, Finance Director. The Certificate of Achievement plaque will be shipped under sepa-^ rate cover in about eight weeks, vie hope that you will arrange for a formal presentation of the Certificate and Award of Financial Reporting Achievement, and that appropriate publicity will be given to this notable achievement. To assist with this, enclosed are a sample news release and the Certificate Program "Results" for reports with fiscal years ended during 1997 representing the most recent statistics available. We hope that your example will encourage other government offi cials in their efforts to achieve and maintain an appropriate standard of excellence in financial reporting. Sincerely, GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Stephen J. Gautnier Director/Technical Services Center SJG/ds WASHINGTON OFFICE 1750 K Street. N W.. Suite 650. Washington. OC 20006 202/429-2750 • Fax: 202/429-2755