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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

National Air Museum of the Smithsonian Institution. The Secretary briefly summarized the purpose of this proposed legislation, stating that the two principal objectives are (1) to change the name to National Air and Space Museum; and (2) to authorize construction. The Secretary explained that the existing legislation had authorized the preparation of plans for construction and had designated the Mall site, but had not authorized the actual construction of the building. 

On motion, duly seconded and carried, the following resolution was approved: 

RESOLVED that the Congressional Regents be requested to introduce in the Senate and the House of Representatives a bill to amend Public Law 722 of the 79th Congress and Public Law 85-935, relating to the National Air Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, principally to change the name to the National Air and Space Museum and to authorize its construction, as set forth in the working papers of the meeting. 

NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK

The Secretary reported that an appropriation of $1,776,000 had been requested for the third year's capital improvements at the National Zoological Park. This would provide for the following projects: 

Winter house for delicate hoofed stock
Parking Area
Expansion of utility system
Sewerage System

PROPOSAL FOR GIFT OF CHILDREN'S ZOO

The Secretary stated that Mr. O. Roy Chalk had offered to present a Children's Zoo to the Smithsonian Institution. Considerations that were in favor of the acceptance of the gift and considerations that might not be favorable were discussed, as outlined in the working papers of the meeting. Dr. Reed, Director of the National Zoological Park, has opposed the establishment of a Children's Zoo in the past but would be entirely responsive to the Regents' decision if they favor the proposal. 

Dr. Ripley was interested in the subject. He stated that if the Regents approved the idea, he believed there was an opportunity to develop a study of what a Children's Zoo could