Statement of CUNA President and CEO Dan Mica on Yolanda T. Wheat's Announcement Her Term on the NCUA Board has ended

December 20, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Patrick Keefe
CUNA Communications, 202-508-6765
pkeefe@cuna.com


"The events surrounding Mrs. Wheat's departure from NCUA are relatively routine and reflect what happens at many

federal regulatory agencies during times of transition. In fact, business will continue as usual at the agency. We

commend Mrs. Wheat for her service to NCUA and to credit unions; she always brought to bear on issues before her

considerable intelligence and determination. We wish her well in her future endeavors."


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