February 20, 2001

Ryan Petty
President
Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1747
Rockford, IL 61110-0247

Dear Mr. Petty,

We are strong proponents of comprehensive Cost Benefit Analyses. All types of organizations who wish to achieve an unbiased analysis of proposed events use this type of analysis. We presume that as a trade organization for business you support the concept of sound business analysis as a basis for recommendations. From the opinions that you have publicly expressed in support for the proposed Perryville extension, it is difficult to identify the systematic analysis upon which you base your assertions. Could you please provide us with the type of analysis and specific reference studies upon which you have based your statements? Your compliance with our request will significantly help in clarifying our interpretation.

Because you have published your thoughts as public information, we also will make our request and your reply available to the public. Hopefully, this type of exchange will be an assist in achieving a more complete awareness and understanding.

Sincerely,

Eugene A. Brown
President