From: Crawford/Herzfeld [crawfordclan@qwest.net]
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 8:46 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: File number S7-03-04: 

Dear SEC, my husband and I would like to express our support for the proposed 
rules (S7-03-04) which strengthen the independence of mutual fund boards and 
protect shareholders interests.  We think these rules are necessary and overdue.  
Thank you, Rebecca Herzfeld and Gordon Crawford