From: supertimes@netzero.net
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 9:10 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: File No. S7-36-02



Dear SEC Secretary,

I am writing in support of the SEC's proposed rule to require mutual fund 
companies to disclose how they vote on corporate proxy resolutions, which 
often deal with issues of concern to me.  The recent wave of corporate 
scandals provides ample evidence that corporate America need greater 
transparency, responsibility and accountability.  It is estimated that 
mutual funds, which represent about 90 million Americans, account for 20 
percent of proxy votes at corporate shareholder meetings. As such, mutual 
funds can play a major role in insisting on more responsible behavior on the 
part of publicly traded companies.
 
  As a mutual fund shareholder, I want to know how my mutual fund is voting 
  on issues related to executive pay, board make-up and independence, global 
  warming and other environmental issues, worker rights, gender discrimination 
  and other issues that matter to me.  I want potential conflicts of interest 
  exposed.   

 I urge the SEC to stand up for investors and for corporate accountability 
 and to vote in favor of the proposed proxy voting rule.


Frances Solo

10720 Ohio Ave. #16

Los Angeles, CA 
90024