EX-24.1 19 0019.txt POWER OF ATTORNEY Exhibit 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of the undersigned directors and officers of Lydall, Inc. (the "Corporation"), does hereby constitute and appoint Christopher R. Skomorowski and Walter A. Ruschmeyer, and each of them singly, as his agent and attorney-in-fact to do any and all things and acts in his name and in the capacities indicated below and to execute any and all instruments for him and in his name in the capacities indicated below which said Christopher R. Skomorowski and Walter A. Ruschmeyer, or either of them, may deem necessary or advisable to enable the Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, in connection with the preparation and filing of the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "Annual Report") respecting the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, including specifically, but not limited to, power and authority to sign for him in his name in the capacities indicated below the Annual Report and any and all amendments thereto, and each of the undersigned does hereby ratify and confirm all that said Christopher R. Skomorowski and Walter A. Ruschmeyer, or either of them, shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated opposite his or her name.
Signature Title Date --------- ----- ---- /s/ Roger M. Widmann Chairman of the Board and February 27, 2001 ______________________________________ Director Roger M. Widmann /s/ Christopher R. Skomorowski President, Chief Executive February 27, 2001 ______________________________________ Officer and Director Christopher R. Skomorowski /s/ Lee A. Asseo Director February 27, 2001 ______________________________________ Lee A. Asseo /s/ Samuel P. Cooley Director February 27, 2001 ______________________________________ Samuel P. Cooley /s/ W. Leslie Duffy Director February 27, 2001 ______________________________________ W. Leslie Duffy /s/ David Freeman Director February 27, 2001 ______________________________________ David Freeman /s/ Suzanne Hammett Director February 27, 2001 ______________________________________ Suzanne Hammett