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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Dear Mr. Burke:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>It would increase my understanding to know the 
problem GDB was trying to fix by consolidating areas and all that came 
after.&nbsp; In Paul Lopez' first announcement, he said that some people were 
not receiving follow up.&nbsp; This won't help.&nbsp; Again, what were you 
trying to fix?&nbsp; </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>