Subject: attention Jonathan Katz Date: 11/24/97 11:45 PM This message concerns File No. S7-25-97. I oppose any rule change requiring a larger percentage of stockholders as a minimum to place a resolution on a company ballot. Likewise I oppose increasing the number of affirmative votes required before a failing resolution must be re-introduced the following year. It is only fair that minority opinions be given an airing and is often the only way for the majority to recieve all the information necesssary to make an informed decision. Sincerely, William W. Atkins 3542-23rd St. #5 San Francisco, CA 94110-3065