262. The Commission was informed of the death of Dr. J. L. Harvey (U.S.A.) who was the first Chairman of the Commission. The Commission was also informed of the death of Mr. F. L. Southerland (U.S.A.), Chairman of the Codex Committee on Processed Fruits and Vegetables. The Chairman recalled the active roles that both Dr. Harvey and Mr. Southerland played in the work of the Commission since its inception. The Commission observed a minute's silence in memory of Dr. Harvey and Mr. Southerland.
