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uniform system of capitalization be used throughout the
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text of the proposed new Constitution; and
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"WHEREAS, the Committee on Style, Drafting and
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Arrangement suggests to the Convention the following rules
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of capitalization? now therefore be it
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"RESOLVED, By the Constitutional Convention of
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Maryland that:
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"D when the names of institutions are used
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as nouns they shall be capitalized;
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"2) when the word "State" is used as a noun
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it shall be capitalized;
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"3) when officers of the State are referred
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to they shall not be capitalized;
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"4) when the words "Maryland", "United States",
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"Constitution" are used they shall be
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capitalized; and
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"5) when any reference to the deity is made
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it shall be capitalized; and be it further
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"RESOLVED, that the Committee on Style, Drafting
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and Arrangement be instructed to follow these rules in its
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preparation of the final draft of the Constitution."
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