IIA 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 9 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2005 Mr. Cochran (for himself, Mr. Frist, and Mr. Leahy) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

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 Wesley S. Williams, Jr., of Washington, D.C., on April 13, 2005, is filled by the appointment of Robert P. Kogod of Washington, D.C., for a term of 6 years, beginning on the later of April 13, 2005, or the date on which this resolution becomes law.