Exhibit 31.1
Certification
I, Patrick J. McHale, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this Form 10-K/A of Graco Inc.; and | |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report. |
Date: February 17, 2010 | /s/Patrick J. Mchale | |||
Patrick J. McHale | ||||
President and Chief Executive Officer |