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gram to construct more boat launching ramps, better docking facili-
ties and more public fishing piers.

There is a strong and growing movement, supported at Federal and
State levels, to protect, preserve and enhance America's historic build-
ings and shrines. Not only is this highly desirable from a cultural and
aesthetic point of view, it frequently makes good economic sense be-
cause many historic sites have proved to be excellent tourist attrac-
tions. The State has provided $18, 000 for the restoration of the Frigate
Constellation which, I believe, is one of the very few Registered Na-
tional Historic Landmarks that is not on land. Once restoration work
is completed in the spring, the Constellation should prove a tremen-
dous asset to Baltimore's tourist development efforts.

Before concluding, I would like to stress that one of the primary
aims of modern government is to advance the economic well-being of
all citizens. This is precisely why Maryland embarked on a program
of economic development — a program that involves industrial de-
velopment, tourist development and economic research. Ours is a
broad program that has as its objective the realization of Maryland's
highest economic potential consistent with the day-to-day living needs
of our citizens and the realities of our resources.

We are keenly aware how essential it is to preserve and enhance
the amenities that make living here so pleasant, and Maryland such
a pleasing place to visit. We recognize that our many tourist attrac-
tions, such as historic sites, our bay, rivers, lakes and streams, our open
spaces, as well as such complementary facilities as hotels, resorts and
restaurants serve to make Maryland appealing not only to tourists
but to business and industry as well. Without them, Maryland would
be in a far less favored position than it is.

As I travel about our State I am constantly encouraged by what
some of the political subdivisions are doing to improve their economy
through tourism. In Southern Maryland, the Tri-County Council is
hard at work on a tourist development program. On the Eastern
Shore a group of interested citizens has formed Delmarva Hospitality
Incorporated with the aim of attracting more visitors. Since I have
been living in Annapolis, I have been greatly impressed by the en-
thusiastic work of such organizations as Historic Annapolis, Inc., and
the Annapolis Chamber of Commerce.

Certainly, the City of Baltimore is now in a position to launch an
all-out campaign to attract tourists and most especially the lucrative
big business of the tourist industry — conventions!