Subject: Right to include topics by Proxy
Author:  "Lee; Cathy" 
Date:    12/3/97 2:50 PM
     
     
     
     
TO:            Jonathan Katz, Secretary
            Securities and Exchange Commission
     
     
     
     
  Mr. Katz:
     
     
I am writing as a concerned shareholder of many stocks in the apparel 
industry (NIKE, Tultex,  Tommy Hilfiger).  I believe it is a profitable 
industry but it requires oversight by non-employees to ensure that pressure 
to produce a profit is not inducing employees to use contracting tactics 
that are harmful to sub-contractors' health and everyone's environment.    I 
have worked in the apparel industry in  both the United States and Mexico 
for 7 years and feel I can speak from experience that the corporate body 
needs human advocates to counter the bottom line when considering profit and 
potential profit.
     
            I am completely opposed to the SEC's new proposed 
rules(S7-25-97). These rules destroy the ability of almost all shareholders 
to participate in a responsible shareholder resolution process.
     
            Shareholders have an enormous financial interest in addressing
a diverse range of issues with the companies they own. When
            companies fail to address their governance, environmental or
social impact problems, shareholders suffer. Corporate
            mismanagement of these issues can seriously effect a company's
reputation and bottom line.
     
            Stop these rules from going forward. Reverse Cracker Barrel but
allow the existing rules to stand or develop rules that will
            better protect shareholder rights.
     
            Sincerely,
     
Catherine M. Lee
San Francisco,  CA