trees and other vegetation, including speculation that the branches of the monopine <br />proposed by AT&T would have similar disruptive properties. Trees attenuate <br />radiofrequency signals because their trunks, branches and leaves or needles contain <br />water. The water molecules contained in the tree absorb some of the radiofrequency <br />energy. The branches of the proposed monopine, being plastic, do not contain water, do <br />not conduct electricity, and are far less dense than the branches on a living tree. In <br />short, these monopine branches have been specifically designed to not attenuate the <br />signal from the proposed site. <br />I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Oregon that the foregoing <br />is true and correct. <br />DATED this 9th Day of June, 2015 at Seattle, Washington. <br />THOMAS S. GORTON P.E. <br />Consulting Electrical Engineer <br />Declaration of Thomas Gorton 4 <br />CU 14-3 <br />