Few bank executives or boards would welcome these actions.

"The board and I welcome the project, provided it is environmentally sound."

Mayor Roland H. Bogardus participated only at the close of the meeting and said that, contrary to what people probably thought, the board welcomed public input.

"The board is now considering other options and welcomes Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc.'s acquisition of approximately 29.07 percent," the company said.

Henry Christensen 3d, chairman of the Prospect Park Alliance, said his board would welcome such an arrangement but on a considerably smaller scale.

Our board welcomes any scrutiny and will pass the test.

The Health Department and the board welcomed the study and its findings and said they would try to put its major recommendations into practice.

"The board would welcome any proposal that assists schools in appropriately integrating disabled children with their nondisabled peers," he said.

The board of Puma welcomed the move, saying it was fair and in the firm's best interests.

The bank's 24-member board has welcomed Mr. Zoellick's nomination but said it would accept other nominations until June 15.