Iberia Industrial Development Foundation

From: Mike Tarantino [mailto:mtarantino@iberiabiz.org]
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 3:03 PM
To: Comments
Subject: Community Reinvestment -- RIN 3064-AC50

To whom it may concern,

I would like to express my strong support for the continued strength of current CRA regulations. Our organization is intricately involved in both economic and community development projects and consults with local small businesses to help them grow and prosper. The involvement of local Banks and Financial institutions is vital in our efforts to reach out to those that truly need assistance and access to financial services. Our local institutions have truly stepped up and we hope that continuing current CRA regulations encourages other Banks, Financial institutions and Credit Unions in other states to do the same.

Thank You.

Michael J Tarantino, President/CEO
Iberia Industrial Development Foundation
New Iberia, LA