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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE 2ND QUARTER 10-Q.
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<NAME> ROCKFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
       
                             
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