Productions, which merged the Press and the Office of perspectives to the organization, but they do carry a cost in 



Telecommunications. As the fiscal year came to a close, David terms of institutional memory. When we welcome new 



F. Morrell of the U.S. Secret Service was appointed director of staff members, we owe a debt of gratitude to their 



protection services, and Vincent J. Marcalus retired from his predecessors, who have worked so effectively on behalf of 



position as director of the Office of Information Technology. the Smithsonian. The Institution's progress has always 



Changes in staffing at these levels are a mixed blessing. been due in no small measure to the dedication of its staff 



They give people new opportunities and bring new and volunteers. 



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