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That the functions of the laboratory shall be the study of the problems of 

 aerodromics, particularly those of aerodynamics, with such research and ex- 

 perimentation as may be necessary to increase the safety and effectiveness of 

 aerial locomotion for the purposes of commerce, national defense, and the wel- 

 fare of man; 



That the secretary is authorized to secure, as far as practicable, the coopera- 

 tion of governmental and other agencies in the development of aerodromical 

 research under the direction of the Smithsonian Institution. 



DEATH OF FORMER REGENT JOHN B. HENDERSON. 



Judge Gray submitted the following resolution, which was adopted : 



Whereas the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution have heard with 

 profound sensibility of the death of the honorable .John B. Henderson, long 

 time a member of the board : 



Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed by the chancellor to prepare 

 a suitable minute commemorative of his character as a citizen and public servant 

 and of his valuable service to this Institution, to be reported at the next meet- 

 ing of the board. 



The chancellor appointed as the committee Judge Gray, Senator 

 Lodge, and the secretary. 



