From: Ken & Beryl Hewitt [hewitt@pacific.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 9:17 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: mutual funds (s7-36-02)

Gentlemen, I am writing to support the reforms that keep closer watch on
conflict of interest issues by fund managers, and more strict rules for
reporting the results of proxy voting.  Thank you.