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service for the cruiser Maryland in 1904. This service is
now on display here in the State House. These in turn were
exact reproductions taken from the original seal, made of
silver in England and sent to the province in 1648. I
understand this original seal is now on display in the
Hall of Records here in Annapolis.
In designing the mace we incorporated the seal, cast
in silver. I understand ours is the only State seal of
strictly heraldic character. This is supported in a
circle of silver, the circle being symbolic of continuity -
without beginning or ending. On the circle is inscribed
"State of Maryland, Constitutional Convention of 1967."
The handle and supporting base are of walnut.
And so, Mr. Eney, it is my privilege and pleasure
as a representative of Samuel Kirk & Son to present to you,
President of the Constitutional Convention of 1967, and the
Delegates here assembled, this Mace, a symbol of dignity
and collective authority of the Constitutional Convention
which represents the popular sovereignty of the people of
Maryland.
(Applause.) |
