May 13, 2005

Mr. J. Roger Williams George & Donaldson, L.L.P. 114 W. 7th Street, Suite 1100 Austin, TX 78701 Mr. G. Wade Caldwell Martin Drought & Torres, Inc. 300 Convent Street, Suite 2500 San Antonio, TX 78205-3789

RE: Case Number: 02-1010 Court of Appeals Number: 03-01-00396-CV Trial Court Number: GN000704

Style: NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY v. ELLA MAE ROWE, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

Dear Counsel:

Today the Supreme Court of Texas delivered the enclosed per curiam opinion and judgment in the above-referenced cause. (Justice Johnson not sitting)

Sincerely, [pic]

Andrew Weber, Clerk

by Claudia Jenks, Chief Deputy Clerk Enclosures |cc:|Ms. Amalia | | |Rodriguez-Mendoza | | |Ms. Diane O'Neal |