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LETTER 9-2: REFERENCE REQUEST

Mr. Ronald H. Burke
President
Burke Enterprises
245 East 42 Street
New York, NY 09876
Dear Ron:
I hope this letter finds you well and prosperous. During my 1999−2002
tenure at Burke Enterprises, your insistence on premier product
innovations was legendary. Since then, I have kept abreast of Burke’s
impressive growth, so I know that your admonitions are still being
heeded.
As you may recall, I left Burke when my wife’s firm sent her to
California to open a west coast division. After two years with the
government, I am now in the process of continuing my career in product
development, and would consider it an honor to add your name to the
top of my list of references.
With your approval, I will authorize representatives of firms with which
I am in the final stages of the selection process to contact you. I have
enclosed an updated resume with this letter to remind you of my
qualifications—and I will call you shortly to see whether you might be
willing to assist me. If so, I will provide you, in advance, with the
names of those who may be in touch with you.

Ron, I was grateful for your thoughtfulness and support when I was part
of the Burke team, and I am equally grateful now for your help.

All best,

Stuart Goodman
(555) 456-7890 home

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