Remarks before the American Astronomical Society Tuesday, Jan. 10 in Austin, Tex.:

President Elmegreen, Members of the Society:

On behalf of Dr. Franklin E. Kameny, I am honored to accept this Certificate of Appreciation from the American Astronomical Society.

If only Frank could be with us today!

I know how...

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