I hereby authorize Thomas Livestock Co. to investigate my background and qualifications for purposes of evaluating whether I am qualified for the position for which I am applying. I understand that Thomas Livestock Co. will utilize an outside firm or firms to assist in the checking of such information, and I specifically authorize such an investigation by information services andoutside entities of the company's choice. I also understand that I may withold my permission and that in such a case, no investigation will be done, and my application for employment may not be processed further.