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C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE:BCR) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Timothy M. Ring to succeed William H. Longfield as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 8, 2003. Longfield will continue to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive until his retirement on August 7, 2003.

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