From: Patrick McGowan [prunel@optonline.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 8:57 AM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: Petition for Rule 4-461


Sec:

Please  see attachment. A level playing field is needed for shareholders.

Patrick McGowan

prunel@optonline.net

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Subject: Petition for Rulemaking (SEC File No. 4-461)
Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2002 10:03 PM
To: <rule-comments@sec.gov>

SEC:

Approval of this rule in behalf of shareholders is long overdue. Boards of 
directors should allow shareholders a  level playing field in regard to 
proposals and nominations to boards.


Patrick McGowan

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prunel@optonline.net