text: New York Stock Exchange listing requirements — rules intended to improve corporate governance across the country. It is gratifying to report that 
  
  HON INDUSTRIES governance practices were already in accord with the spirit of the rules. 
  
  It is an honor to serve as directors of HON INDUSTRIES. We are very proud to represent you, the shareholder, as we oversee the man- 
  
  agement of this great company. Please be assured that we intend to remain vigilant and focused on good corporate governance. 