BLAIR LEE III, Acting Governor                        2961

WHEREAS, The 1977 Farm Bill falls far short of offering
any viable solutions or relief; now, therefore, be it and

WHEREAS, The General Assembly acknowledges that the

plight of the American farmer, as reflected in this

resolution, has been brought to our attention and the

attention of the American public by an organization known as

the American Agricultural Movement; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the
Maryland Legislature stand in support of the American
farmer; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the General Assembly requests that the
President , U. S. Secretary of Agriculture and Congress
take immediate steps to strengthen our most basic industry.

Approved May 16, 1978.

No. 24

(Senate Joint Resolution 38)

A Senate Joint Resolution concerning

Public Schools - Study of the American Economic System
and Organized Labor

FOR the purpose of requesting the State and Local Boards of
Education to include in their curricula the study of
the history and contribution of organized labor in the
State of Maryland and the nation. the American economic

system and the history and contribution of organized

labor in the State of Maryland.

WHEREAS, In recent national polls the American public
overwhelmingly was shown to have poor understanding of the
nation's economic system; and

WHEREAS, According to a recent survey of 2,000 high
school seniors, the average student scored badly in
comprehending our economic system; and

WHEREAS, studies show that misunderstanding about our
economic system fosters mistrust, negativism, and support of
misguided solutions; and

WHEREAS, Labor leaders have played a significant role
in the cultural, economic and charitable life of the
Maryland community; and

WHEREAS, Labor organizations have been a moving force
in the political system by encouraging reform legislation in