REMARKS, FORTY-PLUS, EMPLOYMENT MONTH
ANNAPOLIS

February 26, 1962

I invite the attention of all of our citizens to problems which can
be solved by everyone's cooperation. Among Maryland's most valu-
able resources are the skills and experience of our workers who are
40 years or older. I have already requested State agency heads to
remove all age barriers to State employment, and that action has
resulted in the addition of many fine mature men and women to
the State service. I have set aside March as 40-Plus Employment
Month to encourage all Maryland employers to hire on the basis of
ability and qualification, and not to reject a worker solely because
of his or her age. I ask you to pledge yourself to "Hire the experi-
ence of the qualified 40-plus worker" and give our mature citizens
a chance to contribute to the welfare of our State.

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