it will be circulated to the delegates. I make
this announcement prior to the meeting of
the Rules Committee. It will be done re-
gardless of what action they may take. Are
there any further announcements? Are
there any delegates present who were not
present at roll call who desire to indicate
their presence?
(There was no response.)
THE PRESIDENT: The Chair recog-
nizes Delegate Powers.
DELEGATE POWERS: Mr. President,
I move we adjourn in honor of the birthday
of Delegate Samuel W. Barrick until 2 P.M.
tomorrow.
(The motion was duly seconded.)
THE PRESIDENT: All in favor, signify
by saying Aye; contrary, No. The Ayes
have it. It is so ordered.
(Whereupon, at 2:30 P.M., the Conven-
tion was adjourned to reconvene at 2:00
P.M. on Thursday, September 28, 1967.)
PLENARY SESSION
SEPTEMBER 28, 1967 — 2:00 P.M.
PRESIDENT H. VERNON ENEY,
PRESIDING
THE PRESIDENT: The delegates will
please come to order.
The Sergeant-at-Arms will please clear
the aisles and close the doors.
The invocation today will be offered by
the Reverend Myles McGowan of St.
Ursula's Catholic Church in Baltimore.
REVEREND McGOWAN: Let Us Pray:
Oh, Almighty and Eternal God, Who
through Jesus Christ has revealed your
Glory to all nations, help us to arrive at
the type of constitution best suited to the
needs of all the people of this state. In
these days of change and challenge, may
we have the ability to be not the first by
whom the new is tried nor yet the last to
lay the old aside. Let the light of Your
Wisdom direct our deliberations and shine
forth in our efforts to distinguish between
changeable laws and unchangeable prin-
ciple; between patient consideration of
opinion and political procrastination. As we
stand at this historical mark in the legisla-
tive progress of our state, let us work crea-
tively for practical, dynamic directives for
this and future generations of the State of
Maryland. |
Amen.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you.
I have been asked to request you to delay
for just a second after the bell sounds be-
fore you vote. Apparently there is some
problem. The delegates are too speedy and
the machinery in the basement cannot keep
up with you. After the bell, pause for just
a second.
Roll call.
(Whereupon the roll call was taken.)
THE PRESIDENT: Delegate Bothe,
Delegate Boyles, Delegate Groh, Delegate
Hanson, Delegate Hardwicke, Delegate
Maurer, Delegate E. T. Miller, Delegate
O'Conor, and Delegate Webster.
The Clerk will record the roll call.
There being a quorum present, the Con-
vention is in session.
The Chair recognizes Delegate Powers,
Chairman of the Committee on Calendar
and Agenda.
DELEGATE POWERS: Mr. President,
Item 5A, on today's calendar and agenda
calls for consideration of the report of the
Committee on Rules and a substitute pro-
posal offered by Delegates W. S. James,
James dark and E. J. Clarke. Since the
latter proposal has not been before the Con-
vention for two full convention days, I
move that we suspend the rules so that
this may be considered today, and also
move the adoption of the agenda providing
for consideration of this proposal.
THE PRESIDENT: Is there a second?
(The motion was duly seconded.)
THE PRESIDENT: The motion arises
on the motion to approve the calendar and
suspend the rules in order to take up this
afternoon Item 5A on the calendar. Is there
any discussion?
(There was no response.)
Are you ready for the question?
(Call for the question.)
All those in favor, signify by saying Aye;
contrary, No. The Ayes have it. It is so
ordered.
I believe there is the amended Fourth
Report of the Committee on Rules, Creden-
tials and Convention Budget. Mr. Clerk,
do you have the report?
The Clerk will read the report. |
