From: luthyec@crosslink.net
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 11:19 AM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: File No. S7-36-02



The following information was submitted from www.mutualfundproxyvotes.com on 10/28/02:

Email submission:

Dear SEC Secretary,

I am writing in support of the SEC's proposed rule to require mutual fund 
companies to disclose how they vote on corporate proxy resolutions, which 
often deal with issues of concern to me.   Mutual funds account for 20 percent 
of proxy votes at corporate shareholder meetings. As such, mutual funds can 
play a major role in insisting on more responsible behavior on the part of 
publicly traded companies.
 
In the absence of public disclosure of proxy policies and proxy voting records, 
there is no way for me to know whether the manager of my mutual fund is acting 
in a manner that reflects my wishes. 

I believe that as an owner of several mutual funds, I am entitled to know how 
my proxy is being voted. I urge the SEC to vote in favor of the proposed proxy 
voting rule.




e luthy

po box 148

kinsale, va 
22488