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Conversations with the legislative leaders regarding the transition
have already begun. While no specific lime schedule lias been estab-
lished, our goal is the maximum convenience of the people of Mary-
land. Every thought and every effort on the part of the Agnew ad-
ministration will be directed toward this goal.

STATEMENT FOR THE MARYLAND ARTS COUNCIL

November 21, 1968

A government supports the arts because it is the servant of its citi-
zens and must respond to the needs of its citizens across the broad
spectrum of social activity. In government's concern for the continu-
ing development of society is implicit the concern for human develop-
ment — the opportunity for every man to attain completeness and
understanding of self and neighbor. The arts, as the extension and
mirror of man's humanity, afford an important means of such under-
standing.

In Maryland, we have placed particular emphasis on providing our
young people with the opportunity to see, hear, enjoy and — probably
most important — explore the arts. We know we have barely begun,
but we are confident that we have made a good beginning.

We are particularly pleased that our beginning has been made not
unilaterally, but in partnership with our arts institutions, our local
governments, our schools, civic organizations, charitable foundations
and private business. We look forward to a continuation and ex-
pansion of that partnership.

MESSAGE TO GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON CRIME
AND THE COMMUNITY, COLLEGE PARK

(Delivered by Edward J. McCabe)
November 22, 1968

May I extend a warm welcome to the many public and private
leaders of our State who are here today. Please know that my en-
thusiasm for the purpose of this Conference is tempered only by my