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are not even going to allow them to complete the congress ional ly 

 mandated Tongass Land Management planning process before Congress 

 is again inviting itself into the management process. Please 

 allow the real forest management process to follow its natural 

 and informed course. 



Sitka's economy is now well-diversified and well-balanced, 

 and we enjoy a style of life that no one can equal anywhere in 

 the United States. The pulp mill is vital to keeping our economy 

 stable and diversified. I have lived in Sitka for fifteen years, 

 and I love this town and my life here. I am very committed to 

 the retention of all these things that I care about. 



This takeover of our public lands must not occur. Please 

 consider all the facts and let us keep our stability so that my 

 children and their children will be able to live properously in 

 this beautiful area. 



Respectfully submitted, 



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Wayne L. Pattison 

 Post Office Box 1675 

 Sitka, Alaska 99835 



(907) 747-6562 



