IA 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 24 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2009 Ms. Matsui (for herself, Mr. Becerra, and Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (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 by reason 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, beginning on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution.