In appreciation

Summary form only given, as follows. The members of PHP, and the entire profession are deeply indebted to Mr. Gustave Shapiro, of NBS, for his 20 years of dedicated service as Editor of the PHP Transactions, and its predecessor publications. A founding member of the original group which led to the PHP, Gus brought to his post as Editor not only a thorough technical knowledge of the field, but highly professional skills as an editor and judge of technical merit in publications. His wide national and international interests and contacts in the technological fields, and particularly in standardization and terminology, brought to PHP a rare gift in its Editor. That the PHP Transactions are today a widely respected publication of professional stature and archival value, is largely due to his efforts and dedication. We are all deeply indebted to him and express our thanks.