EXHIBIT 32

                     Certification (Chief Executive Officer)

In connection with the Form 10-Q filing of ABIC Realty Fund I, L.P. (the
"Partnership") as of and for the period ending March 31, 2003 as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Report"), I Michael R. Marshall, Chief
Executive Officer of the General Partner, certify that to the best of my
knowledge:

            1.    The Report complies with the requirements of the Securities
                  Exchange Act of 1934; and

            2.    The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in
                  all material respects, the financial condition and operations
                  of the Partnership as of and for the period covered by the
                  Report.

This Certification is provided as of December 22, 2003.


                                          /s/ Michael R. Marshall
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                                          Michael R. Marshall
                                          President and Chief Executive Officer
                                          of ABIC Realty Corporation, General
                                          Partner