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It was reiterated that special occasions will add a certain dimension to the awarding of the medals.  The Secretary agreed that where possible, honoraria would be given to recipients of the medals.  The Regents would, of course, be kept advised well in advance of any arrangements. 

The following recipients were proposed by the Secretary and staff of the Smithsonian, and after due consideration the Executive Committee recommended approval, which was subsequently concurred in by the Board of Regents.

[[underline]]Smithson Medal[[/underline]]

[[underline]]Nancy Hanks[[/underline]], for her effective leadership in the National Endowment for the Arts in increasing the interest and support of both the Congress and the public in cultural programs for all Americans.

[[underline]]Langley Medal[[/underline]]

[[underline]]Grover Loening[[/underline]],* for his activities in the forefront of aeronautics for many years and his service for over twenty years as a valued member of the National Air and Space Museum Advisory Board.

[[underline]]James E. Webb[[/underline]], for his outstanding contributions to the organization, management and administration of the space program of the United States and for his contributions to the Smithsonian Institution.

[[underline]]Henry Medal[[/underline]]

[[underline]]Dr. Martin H. Moynihan[[/underline]], for building the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute into one of the foremost tropical biological research institutes under the American flag in the world.

*Mr. Loening has just had a stroke. We are anxious about his well-being and awaiting word on his condition.