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FORM N-CSR ITEM 11(b) EXHIBIT
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned hereby certify in their capacity as Treasurer and
President, respectively, of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (the "Trust") (on
behalf of Eaton Vance Alabama Municipals Portfolio), that:
(a) the Semi-Annual Report of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Alabama
Municipals Portfolio) on Form N-CSR for the period ended February 29,
2004 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section
13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and the results of
operations of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana Municipals
Portfolio) for such period.
A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN
PROVIDED TO THE TRUST AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE TRUST AND FURNISHED TO THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (On behalf of Eaton Vance Alabama Municipals
Portfolio)
Date: April 20, 2004
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/s/ James L. O'Connor
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James L. O'Connor
Treasurer
Date: April 20, 2004
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/s/ Thomas J. Fetter
- ----------------------------------
Thomas J. Fetter
President
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FORM N-CSR ITEM 11(b) EXHIBIT
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned hereby certify in their capacity as Treasurer and
President, respectively, of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (the "Trust") (on
behalf of Eaton Vance Arkansas Municipals Portfolio), that:
(a) the Semi-Annual Report of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Arkansas
Municipals Portfolio) on Form N-CSR for the period ended February 29,
2004 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section
13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and the results of
operations of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana Municipals
Portfolio) for such period.
A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN
PROVIDED TO THE TRUST AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE TRUST AND FURNISHED TO THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (On behalf of Eaton Vance Arkansas Municipals
Portfolio)
Date: April 20, 2004
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/s/ James L. O'Connor
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James L. O'Connor
Treasurer
Date: April 20, 2004
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/s/ Thomas J. Fetter
- ----------------------------------
Thomas J. Fetter
President
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FORM N-CSR ITEM 11(b) EXHIBIT
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned hereby certify in their capacity as Treasurer and
President, respectively, of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (the "Trust") (on
behalf of Eaton Vance Georgia Municipals Portfolio), that:
(a) the Semi-Annual Report of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Georgia
Municipals Portfolio) on Form N-CSR for the period ended February 29,
2004 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section
13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and the results of
operations of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana Municipals
Portfolio) for such period.
A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN
PROVIDED TO THE TRUST AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE TRUST AND FURNISHED TO THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (On behalf of Eaton Vance Georgia Municipals
Portfolio)
Date: April 20, 2004
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/s/ James L. O'Connor
- ----------------------------------
James L. O'Connor
Treasurer
Date: April 20, 2004
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/s/ Thomas J. Fetter
- ----------------------------------
Thomas J. Fetter
President
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FORM N-CSR ITEM 11(b) EXHIBIT
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned hereby certify in their capacity as Treasurer and
President, respectively, of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (the "Trust") (on
behalf of Eaton Vance Kentucky Municipals Portfolio), that:
(a) the Semi-Annual Report of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Kentucky
Municipals Portfolio) on Form N-CSR for the period ended February 29,
2004 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section
13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and the results of
operations of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana Municipals
Portfolio) for such period.
A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN
PROVIDED TO THE TRUST AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE TRUST AND FURNISHED TO THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (On behalf of Eaton Vance Kentucky Municipals
Portfolio)
Date: April 20, 2004
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/s/ James L. O'Connor
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James L. O'Connor
Treasurer
Date: April 20, 2004
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/s/ Thomas J. Fetter
- ----------------------------------
Thomas J. Fetter
President
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FORM N-CSR ITEM 11(b) EXHIBIT
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned hereby certify in their capacity as Treasurer and
President, respectively, of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (the "Trust") (on
behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana Municipals Fund), that:
(a) the Semi-Annual Report of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana
Municipals Fund) on Form N-CSR for the period ended February 29, 2004
(the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and the results of
operations of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana Municipals
Portfolio) for such period.
A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN
PROVIDED TO THE TRUST AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE TRUST AND FURNISHED TO THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (On behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana Municipals
Fund)
Date: April 20, 2004
--------------
/S/ James L. O'Connor
Treasurer
Date: April 20, 2004
--------------
/S/ Thomas J. Fetter
President
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FORM N-CSR ITEM 11(b) EXHIBIT
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned hereby certify in their capacity as Treasurer and
President, respectively, of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (the "Trust") (on
behalf of Eaton Vance Maryland Municipals Portfolio), that:
(a) the Semi-Annual Report of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Maryland
Municipals Portfolio) on Form N-CSR for the period ended February 29,
2004 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section
13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and the results of
operations of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana Municipals
Portfolio) for such period.
A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN
PROVIDED TO THE TRUST AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE TRUST AND FURNISHED TO THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (On behalf of Eaton Vance Maryland Municipals
Portfolio)
Date: April 20, 2004
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/s/ James L. O'Connor
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James L. O'Connor
Treasurer
Date: April 20, 2004
--------------
/s/ Thomas J. Fetter
- ----------------------------------
Thomas J. Fetter
President
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FORM N-CSR ITEM 11(b) EXHIBIT
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned hereby certify in their capacity as Treasurer and
President, respectively, of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (the "Trust") (on
behalf of Eaton Vance Missouri Municipals Fund), that:
(a) the Semi-Annual Report of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Missouri
Municipals Fund) on Form N-CSR for the period ended February 29, 2004
(the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and the results of
operations of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana Municipals
Portfolio) for such period.
A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN
PROVIDED TO THE TRUST AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE TRUST AND FURNISHED TO THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (On behalf of Eaton Vance Missouri Municipals Fund)
Date: April 20, 2004
--------------
/S/ James L. O'Connor
Treasurer
Date: April 20, 2004
--------------
/S/ Thomas J. Fetter
President
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FORM N-CSR ITEM 11(b) EXHIBIT
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned hereby certify in their capacity as Treasurer and
President, respectively, of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (the "Trust") (on
behalf of Eaton Vance North Carolina Municipals Portfolio), that:
(a) the Semi-Annual Report of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance North
Carolina Municipals Portfolio) on Form N-CSR for the period ended
February 29, 2004 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements
of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended; and
(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and the results of
operations of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana Municipals
Portfolio) for such period.
A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN
PROVIDED TO THE TRUST AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE TRUST AND FURNISHED TO THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (On behalf of Eaton Vance North Carolina Municipals
Portfolio)
Date: April 20, 2004
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/s/ James L. O'Connor
- ----------------------------------
James L. O'Connor
Treasurer
Date: April 20, 2004
--------------
/s/ Thomas J. Fetter
- ----------------------------------
Thomas J. Fetter
President
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FORM N-CSR ITEM 11(b) EXHIBIT
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned hereby certify in their capacity as Treasurer and
President, respectively, of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (the "Trust") (on
behalf of Eaton Vance Oregon Municipals Fund), that:
(a) the Semi-Annual Report of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Oregon
Municipals Fund) on Form N-CSR for the period ended February 29, 2004
(the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and the results of
operations of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana Municipals
Portfolio) for such period.
A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN
PROVIDED TO THE TRUST AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE TRUST AND FURNISHED TO THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (On behalf of Eaton Vance Oregon Municipals Fund)
Date: April 20, 2004
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/S/ James L. O'Connor
Treasurer
Date: April 20, 2004
--------------
/S/ Thomas J. Fetter
President
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FORM N-CSR ITEM 11(b) EXHIBIT
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned hereby certify in their capacity as Treasurer and
President, respectively, of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (the "Trust") (on
behalf of Eaton Vance South Carolina Municipals Portfolio), that:
(a) the Semi-Annual Report of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance South
Carolina Municipals Portfolio) on Form N-CSR for the period ended
February 29, 2004 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements
of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended; and
(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and the results of
operations of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana Municipals
Portfolio) for such period.
A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN
PROVIDED TO THE TRUST AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE TRUST AND FURNISHED TO THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (On behalf of Eaton Vance South Carolina Municipals
Portfolio)
Date: April 20, 2004
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/s/ James L. O'Connor
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James L. O'Connor
Treasurer
Date: April 20, 2004
--------------
/s/ Thomas J. Fetter
- ----------------------------------
Thomas J. Fetter
President
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FORM N-CSR ITEM 11(b) EXHIBIT
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned hereby certify in their capacity as Treasurer and
President, respectively, of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (the "Trust") (on
behalf of Eaton Vance Tennessee Municipals Fund), that:
(a) the Semi-Annual Report of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Tennessee
Municipals Fund) on Form N-CSR for the period ended February 29, 2004
(the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and the results of
operations of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana Municipals
Portfolio) for such period.
A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN
PROVIDED TO THE TRUST AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE TRUST AND FURNISHED TO THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (On behalf of Eaton Vance Tennessee Municipals
Fund)
Date: April 20, 2004
--------------
/S/ James L. O'Connor
Treasurer
Date: April 20, 2004
--------------
/S/ Thomas J. Fetter
President
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FORM N-CSR ITEM 11(b) EXHIBIT
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned hereby certify in their capacity as Treasurer and
President, respectively, of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (the "Trust") (on
behalf of Eaton Vance Virginia Municipals Portfolio), that:
(a) the Semi-Annual Report of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Virginia
Municipals Portfolio) on Form N-CSR for the period ended February 29,
2004 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section
13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and the results of
operations of the Trust (on behalf of Eaton Vance Louisiana Municipals
Portfolio) for such period.
A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN
PROVIDED TO THE TRUST AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE TRUST AND FURNISHED TO THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (On behalf of Eaton Vance Virginia Municipals
Portfolio)
Date: April 20, 2004
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/s/ James L. O'Connor
- ----------------------------------
James L. O'Connor
Treasurer
Date: April 20, 2004
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/s/ Thomas J. Fetter
- ----------------------------------
Thomas J. Fetter
President