Named in honor of Marion R. Aymie, manager of the Human Resources Department at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory from 1990 to 1997. A shrewd negotiator and trusted counselor, she is noted for her creativity, humanity and wisdom, as well as for having the courage and integrity to give her best advice, even when what she has to say may be difficult for the listener to hear. (M 29672) _ _.