455753Public Law 111-172009by the 111th Congress of the United States
111TH UNITED STATES CONGRESS
1ST SESSION

Joint Resolution
Providing for the appointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.


Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring because of the expiration of the term of Anne d'Harnoncourt of Pennsylvania is filled by the appointment of David M. Rubenstein of Maryland. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, effective on the date of enactment of this joint resolution.


Approved May 7, 2009.


Legislative History edit

  • CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 155 (2009):
    • Mar. 17, considered and passed Senate.
    • Apr. 22, considered and passed House.

 

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