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IN THE MATTER OF: ARGYLE CAPITAL, LLC * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
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CERTIFICATION DOCKET NO. CF-2007-7130-S |
The undersigned hereby certifies, on behalf of the Banking Commissioner (“Commissioner”), that:
| 1. | On June 22, 2007, the Commissioner issued an Order to Cease and Desist (“Order”), Notice of Intent to Fine and Notice of Right to Hearing (collectively “Notice”) against Argyle Capital, LLC (“Respondent”), which Notice is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; |
| 2. | The Order provided that it would remain in effect and become permanent against Respondent if a hearing was not requested within 14 days of its receipt; |
| 3. | On June 25, 2007, the Notice was sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, to Respondent; |
| 4. | On July 9, 2007, the Notice was returned to the Department of Banking marked “Returned to Sender”; |
| 5. | On July 13, 2007, the Notice was served on the Commissioner, and on July 31, 2007, in accordance with 36b-33(h) of the Connecticut General Statutes, Notice of Service on the Banking Commissioner, dated July 31, 2007 (“Notice of Service”), was sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, to Respondent; |
| 6. | Respondent has failed to request a hearing on the matters set forth in the Order within 14 days of the date of the Notice of Service; and |
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On August 15, 2007, the Order issued against Respondent became permanent.
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HOWARD F. PITKIN
BANKING COMMISSIONER
Dated at Hartford, Connecticut
this 16th day of August 2007. By: ________/s/_________
Stacey Serrano Sarlo
Staff Attorney