EX-99.77C VOTES 4 cvproxy02.txt LEGG MASON CLASSIC VALUATION FUND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OCTOBER 30, 2002 REPORT OF INSPECTORS OF ELECTION We, the undersigned, Inspectors of Election, duly appointed to act at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Legg Mason Classic Valuation Fund, a series of Legg Mason Light Street Trust, Inc., ("Fund"), held on October 30, 2002, having first been duly sworn to the faithful performance of our duties as Inspectors of Election, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT: 1. The Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Fund was convened at the offices of Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated at 100 Light Street (28th Floor, Oriole Room) Baltimore, Maryland 21202 at 11:00 a.m. on October 30, 2002. 2. Before entering upon our duties at said meeting, we took and subscribed to the Oath of Office to execute faithfully the duties of Inspectors of Election. 3. At said meeting of shareholders there were present in person or represented by proxy the holders of 3,911,728.948 shares of common stock of the Fund out of a total of 7,049,085.521 shares outstanding on the record date, August 26, 2002, representing 55.49% of the shares issued and outstanding and entitled to vote and, accordingly, a quorum was present. 4. At said meeting of shareholders John F. Curley, Jr., Mark R. Fetting, Richard G. Gilmore, Arnold L. Lehman, Robin J.W. Masters, Arthur S. Mehlman, Jill E. McGovern, G. Peter O'Brien and S. Ford Rowan were duly nominated as directors of the Fund, each to hold office until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified or until his or her death, resignation or removal. Detailed below are the votes taken by ballot for the election of directors: Richard G. Gilmore By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,934,400.948 0 3,934,400.948 Withhold 78,103.000 0 78,103.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 Arnold L. Lehman By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,953,789.948 0 3,953,789.948 Withhold 58,714.000 0 58,714.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 Jill E. McGovern By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,944,986.948 0 3,944,986.948 Withhold 67,517.000 0 67,517.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 G. Peter O'Brien By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,946,983.948 0 3,946,983.948 Withhold 65,520.000 0 65,520.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 Robin J.W. Masters By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,958,081.948 0 3,958,081.948 Withhold 54,422.000 0 54,422.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 Arthur S. Mehlman By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,958,081.948 0 3,958,081.948 Withhold 54,422.000 0 54,422.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 S. Ford Rowan By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,954,172.948 0 3,954,172.948 Withhold 58,331.000 0 58,331.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 John F. Curley, Jr. By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,958,196.948 0 3,958,196.948 Withhold 54,307.000 0 54,307.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 Mark R. Fetting By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,955,098.948 0 3,955,098.948 Withhold 57,405.000 0 57,405.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 5. At said meeting of shareholders votes were taken by ballot to consider and vote on a series of proposals to modernize the investment restrictions of the Fund. Detailed below are the votes taken by ballot on each proposal: Proposal 2a. To modify the fundamental investment restriction on borrowing money. By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,843,760.948 0 3,843,760.948 Against 86,088.000 0 86,088.000 Abstain 82,655.00 0 82,655.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 Proposal 2b. To modify the fundamental investment restriction on underwriting securities. By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,844,342.948 0 3,844,342.948 Against 85,506.000 0 85,506.000 Abstain 82,655.000 0 82,655.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 Proposal 2c. To modify the fundamental investment restriction on lending. By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,844,594.948 0 3,844,594.948 Against 85,254.000 0 85,254.000 Abstain 82,655.000 0 82,655.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 Proposal 2d. To modify the fundamental investment restriction on issuing senior securities. By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,844,342.948 0 3,844,342.948 Against 85,506.000 0 85,506.000 Abstain 82,655.000 0 82,655.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 Proposal 2e. To modify the fundamental investment restriction on real estate investments. By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,845,037.948 0 3,845,037.948 Against 84,811.000 0 84,811.000 Abstain 82,655.000 0 82,655.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 Proposal 2f. To modify the investment restriction on investing in commodities. By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,816,666.948 0 3,816,666.948 Against 112,628.000 0 112,628.000 Abstain 83,209.000 0 83,209.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 Proposal 2g. To modify the fundamental investment restriction on industry concentration. By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,844,000.948 0 3,844,000.948 Against 85,848.000 0 85,848.000 Abstain 82,655.000 0 82,655.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 Proposal 2h. To remove the fundamental investment restriction on diversification. By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,845,037.948 0 3,845,037.948 Against 84,811.000 0 84,811.000 Abstain 82,655.000 0 82,655.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 6. At said meeting of shareholders votes were taken by ballot to consider and vote on a proposal to change the Fund's investment objective from fundamental to non-fundamental. Detailed below are the votes taken by ballot on the proposal: Item 3 By Proxy In Person Total Affirmative 3,701,117.948 0 3,701,117.948 Against 180,857.000 0 180,857.000 Abstain 130,529.000 0 130,529.000 Total 4,012,503.948 0 4,012,503.948 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have made this report and subscribed our names hereto this 30th day of October, 2002. _____________________________ ________________________ _________ Karen M. Starkey Gregory J. Keifer Inspector of Election Inspector of Election 10 DRAFT 12/04/02 C:\TEMP\Classic Valuation.doc