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 JAMES P. KLARR    1284 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD
 Secretary and    MONROE, MICHIGAN 48162-3390
 Corporate Counsel    PHONE: (734) 241-3351
     FAX: (734) 457-2005
     jim.klarr@la-z-boy.com

 

 

June 29, 2012

 

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, NE

Washington, D. C. 20549

 

Dear Gentlemen/Ladies:

 

We are today filing preliminary proxy material for our 2012 annual meeting of shareholders. We are filing preliminary material because the business to be conducted at the meeting includes a proposal to amend our articles of incorporation. We currently intend to begin releasing definitive proxy material to our shareholders on July 9, 2012.

 

Sincerely,

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED

 

 

 

James P. Klarr

Secretary and Corporate Counsel