WHEREAS: Our company does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation;

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

2004 – Exxon Mobil Corporation

A majority of companies in the Fortune 500 explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation;

The hundreds of corporations with non-discrimination policies relating to sexual orientation have a competitive advantage to recruit and retain employees from the widest talent pool;

Employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation diminishes employee morale and productivity;

The company has an interest in preventing discrimination and resolving complaints internally so as to avoid costly litigation and damage its reputation as an equal opportunity employer;

San Francisco, Atlanta, Seattle and Los Angeles have adopted legislation restricting business with companies that do not guaranteed equal treatment for lesbian and gay employees and similar legislation is pending in other jurisdictions;

The company has operations in and makes sales to institutions in states and cities which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation;

A recent National Gay and Lesbian Task Force study has found that 16% -44% gay men and lesbians in twenty cities nationwide experienced workplace harassment or discrimination based on their sexual orientation;

National public opinion polls consistently find more than three-quarters of the American people support equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals;

RESOLVED: The Shareholders request the Board of Directors to amend our company's written equal employment opportunity policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and to substantial implement that policy.

STATEMENT: By implementing a written policy prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, the Company will ensure a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all employees and enhance its competitive edge by joining the growing ranks of companies guaranteeing equal opportunity for all employees.