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• Author: Brod, Frank H.

Microsoft is pleased once again to support the FEI Hall of Fame as the Premier sponsor of this important event.

Driven performance. Financial leadership. Principled integrity. Only a select few possess all of these exemplary qualities. These are true influencers who demonstrate talent and expertise in their field, and this year's Hall of Fame class is no exception. The qualities inherent in these inductees are qualities that we, at Microsoft, hold in the highest regard.

We join in celebrating the accomplishments of the 2009 inductees--Dennis D. Dammerman, former vice chairman of the board and executive officer of General Electric Company; and Donald T. Nicolaisen, former chief accountant at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Microsoft's core business is built upon helping people and organizations reach their full potential. As a company, and as individuals, we value integrity, honesty, openness, personal excellence, constructive self-criticism, continual self-improvement, and mutual respect. We are committed to our customers and partners and have a passion for technology. We take on big challenges, and pride ourselves on seeing them through. We hold ourselves accountable to our customers, shareholders, partners, and employees by honoring our commitments, providing results, and striving for the highest quality.

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