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EXXON CORPORATION

1261 AVENOE OF THE AMERCAS, NEW YORK NY, 30020-3308 Corporate and Public Department

October 22, 1989Jim Grah

Chief Negotiator, City of Dalls



Dear Mr. Graham

You drive a hard bargain indeed. Pursuant to our previous meetings and telephone conferences, and after consultation with our board and legal counsel, Exxon agrees to abide by the terms and conditions you have stipulated, to will

1. No Exxon tankers or other oil-bearing vessels will be allowed in the Trinity River, Lake Ray Hubbard, Lake Lavon Joe Pool Lake, White Rock Lake, Turtle Creek, the Mandalay Canal, the Sandy Lake swimming pool, the City Hall fountain, or other bodies of water in the are

2. Should disregard of the above conditions result in a catastrophic spill, Exxon pledges to work unceasingly (and without filing any lawsuits) to eradicate the problem, with priority given to immediate de-greasing of mockingbirds, blue jays, crow, possums, bass, and catfish. A special emergency team will be given responsibility for water moccasins.

3. With some regret, Exxon also agrees that “Project Howdy,” out Dallas-area familiarization Initiative, will be abandoned. While we still believe that rechristening tankers with names such as the Exxon Landry, the Exxon Southfork, the Exxon heal Index, and the Exxon Fortune Magazine Article would ease our transition into your area, we do not wish to quibbl

Sincerel

L.G. Ra

Chairman of the Board

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