<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Hawks
Industries, Inc. first quarter 1996 10Q and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such 10Q.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> HAWKS INDUSTRIES, INC.
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