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ANDY FREIDENBERG
56 Young Street
Omaha, NE 55698

May 7, 20__

Commissioner Arnold Stranley
Lincoln County
234 Main Street
Omaha, NE 55699

Dear Commissioner Stranley:

I have been a resident of Lincoln County for more than 20 years, and for most of
those years I have been employed within the county. I am writing to ask for your
help. As a knowledgeable leader in the county’s efforts to bring additional
industry to Lincoln, you may be aware of organizations in need of proven talent
in manufacturing.

Recently I turned down an opportunity for advancement in my company because
it meant moving to Florida. For a variety of reasons I wish to stay in Lincoln
County, Nebraska, where my family is rooted.

The enclosed resume illustrates my progression of increasingly responsible
assignments since graduating from college in 1981. I am most interested in a
position as an Assistant Plant Manager for a medium-size manufacturing
operation.

I would like to meet with you to discuss companies or people I might be able to
talk with in my search. I will follow up next week to request an appointment.

Sincerely,

Andy Freidenberg