The Board of Directors of General American Investors Company, Inc. announced the retirement of Mrs. Maureen E. LoBello, Corporate Secretary of the Company, as of December 31st and that Mrs. Linda J. Genid will succeed her in such capacity. Mrs. Genid joined General American Investors in 1983 and has filled various administrative and technical positions with increasing responsibilities over the years. She is currently Assistant Corporate Secretary and Systems Administrator of the Company.