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    </explntrNotes>
    <signature>
      <ncom:dateSigned>2025-07-30</ncom:dateSigned>
      <ncom:nameOfApplicant>JPMorgan Trust II</ncom:nameOfApplicant>
      <ncom:signature>Timothy J. Clemens</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>Timothy J. Clemens</ncom:signerName>
      <ncom:title>Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer</ncom:title>
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