EDUCATION

Governor Tawes regarded the advances in education dur-
ing his second term as the most significant achievement of
the Administration. The public school aid legislation passed
in 1964, increasing substantially state aid to local school sys-
tems, was called a milestone in Maryland education. The
reorganization of the system of higher education, according
to the recommendations of the Curlett Commission, pro-
vided for a tripartite system of higher education composed
of the University of Maryland, the state and community col-
leges, and was the capstone of efforts to achieve balanced
programs. During this term, the Governor took a strong in-
terest in regional educational programs. He recognized the
need for cooperation between states with pressing problems
resulting from the tremendous growth of urban population.

REMARKS, ST. MARY'S SEMINARY, GOVERNOR'S DAY

ST. MARY'S
October 5, 1963

Dr. Russell, Mayor McKeldin, members of the Board of Trustees,
members of the faculty and the student body of St. Mary's Seminary
Junior College, ladies and gentlemen:

Mrs. Tawes and I are pleased and honored to be guests at these
Governor's Day Exercises at St. Mary's Seminary Junior College. I
recall with both pleasure and pride being here two years ago at the
first of these celebrations honoring the high office which I am privi-
leged to hold. I assure you that I am most grateful for your courtesy
and your hospitality. I have been deeply impressed by the display
here today of the ambitious plans St. Mary's has for its future, and I
share the hope I know all of you feel that these plans will be fulfilled
some day in the not-too-distant future.

In a most admirable fashion, this college has performed its high
mission of providing training and education for the youth of our great
state. It is gratifying to me to observe this manifestation on the part
of the trustees, the administrative officials, the faculty and the students
that these high objectives will be pursued with vigor and determina-
tion.

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