From: annranson@cox.net Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 12:30 PM To: rule-comments@sec.gov Subject: FILE NUMBER S7-36-02 and S7-38-02 Re: File Numbers S7-36-02 and S7-38-02 Mr. Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609 Dear Secretary Katz: I am writing in support of the Securities and Exchange Commission's recently proposed rules regarding proxy voting disclosure by mutual funds and investment advisers, File Numbers S7-36-02 and S7-38-02. As a mutual fund investor, am strongly in favor of disclosure of fund advisors votes. This information helps me to determine those funds that emphasize strong corporate governance and high standards of corporate social responsibility. Thank you for this opportunity to comment on the proposed rules, and for taking these important steps toward restoring investor confidence in the markets. Sincerely, Ann Ranson