From: dkoken@hmausa.com
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 2:19 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: File No. S7-36-02



Dear SEC Secretary,

I support the SEC's proposed rule to require mutual funds to disclose how they 
vote on corporate proxy resolutions, which often deal with issues of concern to 
investors like me. The prevalence of corporate scandal provides ample evidence 
that we must demand greater transparency, responsibility and accountability 
from corporate America.  Mutural funds account for 20 percent of proxy votes 
at corporate shareholder meetings - and they represent the interests of some 
90 million Americans. Shareholders have the right to know how the managers 
of our funds cast their proxy votes. 

Without public disclosure, there is no way for me to know whether the manager 
of my mutual fund is voting in a manner that reflects my interests. I want to 
know how my mutual fund is voting on issues related to executive pay, board 
make-up and independence, environmental and social issues.  I want potential 
conflicts of interest exposed.  I want to know what principles will guide the 
mutual fund in determining how it votes in corporate proxy contests. 

As the owner of shares in a mutual fund, I am entitled to know how my proxy 
is being voted. I urge the SEC to stand up for investors, and for corporate 
accountability, by voting in favor of the proposed proxy voting rule. 

Thank you!


Deborah Koken

1778 Kenwold Place

Costa Mesa, CA 
92627