Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

Samenvatting

Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On June 15, 2006, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Applicant incurred no expenses in connection with the liquidation. Filing Dates: The application was filed on August 2, 2006, and amended on August 30, 2006 and October 24, 2006. Applicant's Address: 13047 Pebblebrook Dr., Houston, TX 77079.