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Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 22:01:00 -0800 (PST)
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Subject: Succession Plan
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It is my great pleasure to announce that the Board has accepted my=20
recommendation to appoint Jeff Skilling as chief executive officer, effecti=
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at the time of their next board meeting on February 12, 2001.  Jeff will al=
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retain his duties as president and chief operating officer.  I will continu=
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as chairman of the Board and will remain at Enron, working with Jeff on the=
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strategic direction of the company and our day-to-day global operations.

Jeff will assume the role at a time when the company is hitting on all=20
cylinders and is positioned for phenomenal growth.  He is clearly ready for=
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the job, and after 15 years as CEO of this great company, I=01,m ready for =
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somewhat different role.

Our succession plan has been clear for some time.  This has afforded Jeff a=
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me the freedom to combine our strengths toward building a company that=20
continues to exceed everyone=01,s expectations, including our own.  We look=
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forward to furthering that relationship as Jeff expands his role.

There are no plans for any other changes in our management team nor broad=
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shifts in strategy and direction.

Please join me in congratulating Jeff.  I look forward to a great 2001.