From: Gerard McGloin [mcgloin.pathwaysinc@erols.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 10:12 AM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: File No. S7-36-02

Dear Sir or Madam:

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.  It is 
very important for me to know that my mutual fund investors are voting in a 
manner that strongly promotes corporate responsibility, accountability, and 
ethical practices.  Issues such as preserving the environment, fair treatment 
for workers everywhere, and executive pay, to name a few, are matters I take 
seriously when determining how I invest.  I would like to know the criteria 
used by mutual fund companies when deciding how they cast proxy votes.  Mutual 
fund investments comprise a significant portion of my future retirement income.  
I want to protect those investments by being as informed as possible about 
things like conflict of interest and want to know that my mutual fund companies 
vote according to the principles I value.  Thank you for the opportunity to 
comment.