Date:    12/16/97 1:42 PM
     
     
December 16,1997
Jonathan katz, Secretary:SEC
     
Dear Sir,
     
I strongly oppose the proposed changes to the submission and re 
submission of shareholder resolutions.  The voices of the shareholder 
must be formally presented at annual shareholder meetings on all 
issues.  Every issue including EEO matters, womens rights, sweatshop 
subcontracting and other social issues are not merely "normal 
business practices".  Social issues impact corporate profits and 
shareholders need to air their points of view in all contacts with 
the company including annual meetings. 
     
Please abandon the proposed rules and lift all restrictions on 
shareholder resolutions.
     
Respectfully, Jack A. Brill