Thank you, CIRI shareholders, for attending the 2001 CIRI Annual Meeting earlier this month in Puyallup, Wash. We had a wonderful turnout of people attending our 28th annual meeting, and our second annual meeting in the Washington area. A special thanks also goes out to all CIRI shareholders who were unable to attend in person but mailed in a CIRI proxy. Your participation was equally important.

One of the most important responsibilities of a shareholder is to elect a board of directors. It is the board that holds the ultimate responsibility for the corporation, and shareholders are asked to make thoughtful and informative decisions when choosing their directors. Thank you for taking calls from the board candidates, thank you for taking time to listen and hear their views and opinions, and thank you for expressing your thoughts and asking your questions.
Carl H. Marrs,
President & CEO
The directors and I realize the time it takes to remain informed about the company and truly understand the issues, and we appreciate your interest and participation. Your votes tell us you want a knowledgeable reliable board. You have taken the time to evaluate each director and continue to support a board that has guided our company through a period of unprecedented economic progress.

I am confident it is a board that will work cohesively with management and staff to continue our forward momentum and bring about another round of growth for the corporation. This is a group of individuals that want to continue making smart investments while working as a team for the maximum benefit of our shareholders. Although we are poised for a challenge, we are all prepared to work harder than ever to make a difference.

Again thank you for taking the time to talk with your board-endorsed candidates, to ask questions, and for making an informed vote during this last election.

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