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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE A TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL SO THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY MARKED "NO" ON THE FORM 990. THE ORGANIZATION RELIES ON A MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO PERFORM THESES SERVICES FOR THE ORGANIZATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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