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-93- At their January 18, 1980 meeting, the Regents voted to award the Joseph Henry Medal to Dr. Gordon Ray, the Chairman of the Smithsonian Council. On behalf of the Regents the Secretary presented the medal to Dr. Ray, along with the following citation: The Board of Regents and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution present to GORDON N. RAY THE HENRY MEDAL in recognition of his important contributions to the Smithsonian Institution as Chairman of the Smithsonian Council from 1970. His distinguished leadership has added a singular dimension to its value as an independent forum to create constructive counsel on the Institution's progress in advancing knowledge and public education in art, history, and science. Accepting the medal, Dr. Ray spoke briefly about the history and significance of the Council since its founding in 1966. [[underlined]] Secretary's Schedule [[/underlined]] The Secretary reminded the Regents that he plans to travel to China and Tibet to present a scientific paper and conduct a field expedition, leaving May 20 and returning after June. [[underlined]] Next Meetings [[/underlined]] Executive Committee August 19, 1980, 12:30 p.m. Regents Dinner September 21, 1980 Regents Meeting September 22, 1980, 9:30 a.m. [[underlined]] Adjournment [[/underlined]] The Regents meeting adjourned at 11:40 am. and was followe dby an informal luncheon. Respectfully submitted ^[[Phyllis S. Hughes, Acting for]] S. Dillon Riply Secretary