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PUBLIC LAW 142-JULY 23, 1953

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agricultural, labor, veterans', or fraternal organizations or associations, not organized for profit and none of the net income of which inures to the benefit of any private stockholder or individual." Approved July 20, 1953. Public Law 142 July 23, 1953 [S. J. R e a. 82]

Smithsonian In< stitution.

JOINT RESOLUTION To provide for the reappointment of Robert V. Fleming as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Resoh)ed by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the vacancy in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, of the class other than Members of Congress, which will occur by the expiration of the term of Robert V. Fleming, of Washington, District of Columbia, on July 26, 1953, be filled by the reappointment of the present incumbent for the statutory term of six years. Approved July 2 3, 1%3. Public Law 143

July 23, 1953. R e s. 83]

Smithsonian Institution.

P r i n c e William Forest Park, Va. Land exchange.

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JOINT RESOLUTION To provide for the appointment of Owen Josephus Roberts-as a member 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 the vacancy in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, of the class other than Members of Congress, caused by the death of Roland S. Morris, be filled by the appointment of Owen Josephus Roberts, a citizen of the State of Pennsylvania, for the statutory term of six years. Approved July 23, 1953. Public Law 144

Tuly 23, 1953 [H. R. 3380]

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AN ACT To authorize the exchange of lauds acquired by the United States for Prince William Forest Park, Prince William County, Virginia, for the purpose of consolidating Federal holdings therein, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of thfe Interior, for the purposes of consolidating Federal holdings of lands acquired for the Prince William Forest Park, Prince William County, Virginia, is hereby empowered, in his discretion, to obtain for the United States land and interests in lands held in private ownership within the established watersheds and boundaries of said park by accepting from the owners of such privately owned land complete relinquishment thereof, and the Secretary may grant to such owners in exchange therefojc, in each instance, federally owned lands of approximately equal value, now a part of the Prince William Forest Park, that he considers are not essential for the administration, control, and operation of the aforesaid park. Any land acquired by the United States pursuant to this authorization shall become a part of Prince William Forest Park upon the vesting of title thereto in the United States, and shall be subject to the laws applicable thereto.