EX-99 4 a2080891zex-99.htm EXHIBIT 99
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EXHIBIT 99

Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC

Arthur Andersen LLP has represented to the Hilton 401(k) Savings Plan that its audit was subject to Andersen's quality control system for the U.S. accounting and auditing practice to provide reasonable assurance that the engagement was conducted in compliance with professional standards and that there was appropriate continuity of Andersen personnel working on the audit and availability of national office consultation. Availability of personnel at foreign affiliates of Arthur Andersen is not relevant to this audit.

    THE HILTON 401(k) SAVINGS PLAN    
           
DATED: May 20, 2002   By /s/  DIETER HUCKESTEIN      
Dieter Huckestein
 Chair, Pension and Thrift Committee		    
           
           
           


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