From: Christine Hughes [cthughes@frognet.net]
Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 1:54 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: file #s7-36-02

To Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary:

I am in full support of the proposed rules for disclosure of proxy
voting policies and records.  I believe such disclosure is necessary for
shareholders to see whether funds are acting in the investors' best
interest.

Christine T. Hughes, Owner
Village Bakery and Cafe
270 E. State Street
Athens, OH  45701