Date:    12/10/97
Subject: s7-26-97 / Dominguez Services Corporation

Mr. Jonathan Katz:
     
I am employed by Dominguez Services Corporation, an investor-owned water 
utility traded on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the symbol: DOMZ.  We 
strongly oppose HR 944 and HR 945, which relate to shareholder 
involvement in corporate charitable contributions.  
     
We are proud of the reputation we have built in the communities we 
serve; indeed, we are known as a responsible corporate citizen in all of 
our service areas.  And we believe that, with all due respect to our 
shareholders, our employees and managers know the needs of our 
communities best, because they live and work in them. Corporate law and 
governance certainly dictate that business operations of a company, 
including the determination of charitable contributions, are the 
responsibility of management.  
     
At Dominguez, we have a corporate giving strategy, which is meant to do 
the most good for the most needy while supporting our corporate mission 
and business objectives.  
     
It is our firm belief that the bills would neither improve our corporate 
citizenship nor benefit our shareholders in any way.  Data collected by 
the American Society of Corporate Secretaries and the Investor 
Responsibility Research Center show that whenever asked, shareholders 
have overwhelmingly voted against additional disclosure of charitable 
contributions.  What's more, implementing the bills would take time that 
we frankly would rather spend serving our customers and our 
shareholders.
     
We are a financially strong company that has consistently delivered 
shareholders a competitive rate of return.  We are committed to 
satisfying both our shareholders and our communities.  BUT WE ARE 
CONVINCED THAT HR 944 AND 945 WOULD HELP US DO NEITHER.
     
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to comment.  If you would like 
additional input, I may be reached at (310) 834-2625, ext. 313.
     
Sincerely,
     
Shannon C. Dean
Corporate Communications Manager