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anticipated selections will take place during the summer, with a report to the Board at its September meeting. All new contracts would commence October 1, 1986.

The Institution has contracted with the firm of Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum (HOK) to complete its architectural specifications for the new NASM restaurant on the east terrace of the National Air and Space Museum, utilizing the basic design approved several years ago by the Fine Arts Commission. Kitchen specifications are being worked on under contract with HOK by Cini-Little, a highly respected local restaurant design firm. It is anticipated that the Institution will be in position to solicit construction bids in June and to consider funding alternatives for presentation to the Board in September.

[[underlined]] Legislation [[/underlined]]

COOPER-HEWITT CONSTRUCTION

Mr. Adams noted that on November 12 the Senate approved S. 583 which would authorize planning and construction of facilities for the Cooper-Hewitt. Nonetheless, the bill was defeated in the House on November 19.

In order to maintain fund raising momentum, the Secretary suggested to the Regents that a second attempt be made in the House to pass a measure like that approved by the Senate. Accordingly, the following motion was adopted:

VOTED that the Board of Regents reaffirms its commitment to the improvement and expansion of facilities of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum and urges its Congressional members to continue supporting legislation authorizing an appropriation for one half of the construction costs as soon as practicable.