EXHIBIT 15



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June 23, 2005



To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
of Sysco Corporation:

We are aware of the  incorporation  by reference in the  Registration  Statement
(Form S-3 No.  333-_____) of Sysco  Corporation for the  registration of 330,022
shares of its common stock of our reports dated November 10, 2004,  February 10,
2005, and May 12, 2005, relating to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim
financial  statements of Sysco  Corporation  that are included in its Forms 10-Q
for the quarters ended October 2, 2004, January 1, 2005, and April 2, 2005.


                                                     /s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Houston, Texas
June 23, 2005


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