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Lead Industries Association, Inc. 292 Madison Avtnu# Nw York. N. Y. 10017 . Ttl(jnon; (2121 573-6020 PERSONAL December 21, 1371 Mr. William J. Veenis President Anaccnda Sales Company 25 Breadway Sew York, JJ. Y. 10004 Dear Bill: This letter will acknowledge the resignation of The Anaconda Company and International Smelting 4 Refining Company from the Lead Industries Association, Inc. effective December 31, 1971. It is with deep regret that we accept this resignation as we had hoped that Anaccnda might stay active as a lead producer. Anaconda has been one of t mainstays of LIA and your help and efforts are going t be missed by the Association and by the Industry. Please feel free to contact the LIA for any assistance you may require and accept our appreciation for your personal contribution. Very truly yours. JGM:dk cc: Mr. J. L. Kimberley esident N11085 PNtcoco88318 -fci.;-* NT 111