EX-24 3 ex24wp.txt POWER OF ATTORNEY Power of Attorney This will confirm that I have granted each of the individuals listed below the authority to, on my behalf, execute and file the Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities (Form 4) and the Annual Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities (Form 5), both filed pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as my Attorney In Fact. Such power of attorney shall remain in full force and effect until either (i) I am no longer subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or (ii) I have provided you with written notice withdrawing this authority. The individuals who are authorized to act as my Attorney-In-Fact under this Power of Attorney are as follows: Deborah S. Lorenz Sandra Gardiner This Power of Attorney is effective immediately upon filing with the Securities Exchange Commission and, for purpose of my future Section 16 reports, replaces and revokes any and all other Powers of Attorney previously filed by me. Very truly yours, /s/ William A. Pope William A. Pope Date: 4/11/04