APPENDIX A: ACTIONS OF THE

OCTOBER 21, 2019, MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

VOTED that the Board of Regents elects John Fahey as Chair of the Governance and Nominating 

Committee, and requests that the Chancellor makes the necessary appointment.1 [2019.10.01]

VOTED that the Board of Regents renominates John Fahey for a second term as a Citizen 

Regent on the Board of Regents. The Congressional Regents are asked to introduce and support 

legislation leading to his reappointment.

2

[2019.10.02]

VOTED that the Board of Regents renominates Risa J. Lavizzo-Mourey for a second term as a 

Citizen Regent on the Board of Regents. The Congressional Regents are asked to introduce and 

support legislation leading to her reappointment.

3

 [2019.10.03]

VOTED that the Board of Regents elects Steve Case as Chair of the Smithsonian Institution’s 

Board of Regents for a one-year term effective January 28, 2020.

4

[2019.10.04]

VOTED that the Board of Regents elects Risa J. Lavizzo-Mourey as Vice Chair of the Smithsonian 

Institution’s Board of Regents for a one-year term effective January 28, 2020.

5

 [2019.10.05]

VOTED that the Board of Regents elects David M. Rubenstein as a member of the Smithsonian 

Board of Regents’ Executive Committee for a one-year term effective January 28, 2020.

6

 

[2019.10.06]

VOTED that the Board of Regents nominates Denise O’Leary of Colorado to succeed Barbara 

Barrett as a Citizen Regent on the Board of Regents and to serve a statutory term of six years. 

The Board asks its congressional members to introduce and support legislation to this effect. 

[2019.10.07]

VOTED that the Board of Regents expresses its deep appreciation and gratitude to Barbara M. 

Barrett for the outstanding service she has provided to the Smithsonian Institution as a Regent. 

[2019.10.08]

VOTED that the Board of Regents adopts the Consent Agenda, which constitutes the approval 

of all action items listed therein. [2019.10.09]

 

1

John Fahey recused from voting.

2

John Fahey recused from voting.

3 Risa J. Lavizzo-Mourey recused from voting.

4

Steve Case recused from voting.

5 Risa J. Lavizzo-Mourey recused from voting.

6 David M. Rubenstein recused from voting.
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VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the minutes of the June 10, 2019, meeting 

of the Board of Regents.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed slate of candidates for 

appointment or reappointment to 13 Smithsonian advisory boards.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed amendments to the bylaws of 

the Advisory Board of the Anacostia Community Museum.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed amendments to the bylaws of 

the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.

VOTED that the Board of Regents accepts the $10 million gift from an anonymous donor 

to support the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Leopoldo 

Arosemena to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and names the Tábatha and 

Simonetta Arosemena Matteo Classroom for 20 years or until the next major 

renovation, whichever occurs later.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves a gift to the Arts and Industries Building. At 

the request of the donor, details will remain confidential until publicly announced.

VOTED that the Board of Regents creates the Marilyn Link Fund, a quasi-endowment to 

support scholarships and/or fellowships for individuals training at the marine station in 

Ft. Pierce Florida. Further, the Board authorizes the transfer of the funds identified for 

this purpose.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the nomination of Adrienne B. Mars to the 

Order of James Smithson. [2019.10.10]