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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION  1509

it is clearly stated that it may be sold at a later date if it is not feasible for the Smithsonian Institution to hold it.

The Secretary ended his report with a general statement about the present significance of the Smithsonian in America.

On motion by Dr. Greenewalt, seconded by Dr. Hunsaker, and carried it was

VOTED that the oral Report of the Secretary be received.

REPORT OF OPTIONAL RETIREMENT AS OF JULY 31, 1960, OF DR. JOHN L. KEDDY, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION AND CONSIDERATION OF HIS SUCCESSOR

Mr. Bradley withdrew from the meeting. The Secretary explained that Mr. Bradley had been brought to the Smithsonian with the intention of considering him as a successor for Dr. Keddy. After a brief discussion on a motion made by Dr. Greenewalt, seconded and carried, it was

VOTED that the Regents request the Secretary to express their appreciation to Dr. John L. Keddy for his long and effective service to the Institution.

VOTED that the Secretary be authorized to appoint Mr. James C. Bradley, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, as Assistant Secretary on August 1, 1960.

CONSIDERATION OF EXTENDING THE BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS ACT OF 1959 TO TRUST FUND EMPLOYEES

The Secretary explained that the Board had previously taken action authorizing Civil Service Retirement and Group Life Insurance for Trust Fund Employees. There are 36 people involved, and the total cost to the Institution, even if everyone took out the most expensive kind of health benefit, would be an estimated $2,900 annually. After discussion Dr. Brown moved, and Dr. Fleming seconded, the following resolution that on motion was

VOTED: