Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.

Ex Input:
The El Paso, Texas, maker of Western boots and leather accessories said the preferred stock would accrue dividends at a 12 % rate, but wouldn't be paid for the first two years.

Ex Output:
The El Paso Texas of Western boots said the stock would accrue dividends a rate of 12%, but wouldn't be paid for the first 2 years.

Ex Input:
My purpose in writing to you is twofold. First, to inform you of some recent activities of the SPEA MHA Alumni Association and second, to ask for your commitment, both financial and participatory.

Ex Output:
I am writing to you to inform you of recent activities of the SPEA MHA Alumni Association.

Ex Input:
"From negotiating art loans from museums nationally and internationally to purchasing teacher kits, flowering shrubs, and even lightbulbs -your gift to the Annual Campaign makes possible all you do and see at the IMA."

Ex Output:
"From negotiating from museums internationally to purchasing kits, shrubs, and lightbulbs -your gift to the Campaign makes possible all you do and see at the IMA."