The creation of formal and informal machinery for im-
proved coordination in meeting the challenges of regional and
subregional problems continued to occupy the attention of the
chief executive during his second term. Highlights of action
in this significant area were the creation of the Appalachian
Regional Commission, the activities of the Potomac River
Basin Advisory Committee, and the signing of the Susquehanna
River Basin Compact. The development of feasible techniques
for coordinating administration of activities involving plan-
ning, water and sewage expansion and numerous other func-
tional problems required continuous effort. The State's role
was frequently difficult as numerous constitutional, legal and
political differences had to be resolved prior to effective action.
Improvision, pioneering and willingness to make mistakes
were necessary to achieve results.

REMARKS, GROUNDBREAKING—NEW ADDITION

WASHINGTON SANITARY COMMISSION

HEADQUARTERS

HYATTSVILLE
January 16, 1963

Members of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and
its staff, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen:

This ceremony here today marks another important step forward
in the effort which has been made over a period of many years by
the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission to provide efficient
and effective service to the people living in this area of Maryland.
As Governor of the State, therefore, I am highly honored to be a part
of the program.

This commission, created to serve the water and sewer needs of
the suburban portions of Prince George's and Montgomery counties,
has been a pioneer in the solution of problems of a regional nature
by intergovernmental cooperation. And as such, it serves as a model
for this kind of cooperation which will be needed more and more in the
future as our State develops and becomes more highly urbanized.

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