Chapter 9.
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CHAP. 9.— Joint Resolution Authorizing the Smithsonian Institution to convey suitable acknowledgment to John Gellatly for his offer to the Nation of his art collection and to include in its estimates of appropriations such sums as may be needful for the preservation and maintenance of the collection. June 5, 1929.[[S. J. Res. 34](/us/bill/71/sjres/34).][[Pub. Res., No. 4](/us/bill/71/pubres/4).] Whereas Mr. John Gellatly has offered to the Nation his art collectionJohn Gellatly.Art collection of, offered for National Gallery of Art.Preamble. for eventual permanent exhibition in the National Gallery of Art under the administration of the Smithsonian Institution; and Whereas the National Gallery of Art Commission has recommended to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution the acceptance of this collection on account of its high merit; and Whereas the said Board of Regents have approved in principle this recommendation:
Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the SmithsonianAcknowledgment to donor directed.Maintenance.*Post*, pp. 95, 242. Institution is requested to convey suitable acknowledgment to the donor, and is authorized to include in its estimates of appropriations such sums as may be needful for the preservation and maintenance of the collection. Approved, June 5, 1929.