264 ADDRESSES AND STATE PAPERS

through superior performance by our State Police. You begin your
career at this moment of transition, not only within the Department,
but, through the public's mind, the governments' policies, and the
technological advancements, a new and abundant energy has been
brought to support your efforts. I wish your class the best of luck and
success commensurate with these new attitudes and abilities. It is my
hope that you will fully capitalize upon the unprecedented oppor-
tunities both for individual promotion and collective recognition that
presently exist within your chosen profession. As you join the ranks
of our State Troopers, I urge only that you remember professionalism
is a continuing discipline which must be exacted and proven before
it can be cherished. Gentlemen, I welcome you to the service of our
State, I commend your dedication, I salute you.

STATEMENT ON HOUSING BILL REFERENDUM
PETITIONS

June 1, 1967

The Housing Bill which has been blocked temporarily by voter
petitions represents a progressive attempt by the General Assembly
and this administration to meet a critical need of a large segment of
our citizens. Its moderate provisions protect the right of the individual
homeowner to resell his property while opening up new developments
to all citizens.

Postponing the bill's effect for 18 months can only forestall the in-
evitable and invite further discord. I am confident that if this petition
drive by a minority of our citizens succeeds in forcing a referendum,
as now appears likely, Maryland voters will approve the legislation
in substantial numbers. But the delay is exceedingly regrettable.

NEWS RELEASE:

REQUEST FOR LARGER FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS
FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

June 2, 1967

Governor Agnew has urged President Johnson to request more funds
from Congress to bring the Federal appropriation for water pollution