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 XgA H. ZAL_IK
 September 17, 1996
 VXA O_rEP/_GHT MAZL
 Clerk of the Supreme Court
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 Olympia WA 98504
 RE: _eeieyv. Sta_ No. _S_O; L&W#: 32682-025
 Dear Sir/Madam:
 Enclosed for filing is a motion, for permission to file an
 amicus cutlas brief in the above-referenced case, scheduled for
 argument on September25,199S. Also enclosed is the amicus curiae
 brief. Please contact me if any further action is required on my
 parts to have the motion presented at the courtSs earliest
 convenience.
 Thanking you for your cooperation and assistance on this
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 Very truly yours,
 LAWSON & WEITZEN, LLP
 Michael D. Cutler
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 Amicus cutlas Applicant
 Encl.
 cc: Ralph Seeley_ Esq.
 Kevin J. Hamilton, Esq.
 Gregory J. Kopta, Esq.
 R. Keith Stroup, Esq.
 Assistant AG Melissa A. Burke-Cain
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 amicusbr.cvl