Date:    1/5/98  2:50 PM
Subject: Rule S7-25-97

To: Arthur Levitt
    Securities and Exchange Commission
    450 5th Street,NW
    Washington, D,C. 20549
     
Dear Arthur;
     
Recently I was informed that the SEC was considering a rule that would 
prevent any,/many stockholder initiatives from being deliberated an voted 
upon at open stockholders meetings. I.E. ones that would effect womens 
interests, including fair employment practices, sex and racial discrim- 
ination, and harassment, the use of child labor and gender balancing 
boards. 
     
As a stockholder for the past 35 years, I plead with you to keep our 
nation a free and compassionate society,that you do whatever you can to 
prevent this rule from being passed. Though money I realize is very 
important in our society, it should not be our  and sole interest.
     
Sincerely;
     
Drew Kovaly