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state that if I were able to remain it
would be my intention to vote in favor of
each and every article of the constitution,
and vote in favor of the entire constitution.
There are things in the constitution with
which I do not specifically agree. I think
that will so of us all, but I do think that
on the whole there is no question that this
constitution and each and every article of
it will be a major benefit to this State and
a major reform, and I look forward myself
to having you join me in that vote.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very
much.
(Applause.)
Delegate Clagett.
DELEGATE CLAGETT: Mr. President,
a point of personal privilege.
THE PRESIDENT: State the privilege.
DELEGATE CLAGETT: Before Dele-
gate Carson leaves the chamber, I wish to
state for the record that he has been one
of the most valuable assistants to our Local
Government Committee and to me person-
ally throughout the work on that Commit-
tee. I have worked closely with him in find-
ing ways in which to compromise differ-
ences of view, and we have achieved that
purpose.
One of the bases upon which we ap-
proached compromise was an understanding
between us that the natural resources and
environment clause would be included in
the constitution. There was to some extent
a difference 'of view with respect to whether
it would be by general or by local law, and
because of the nature of the understand-
ing, I went to him two days ago and asked
him to release me from that understanding,
whereby it applied to that difference. He
did so in the spirit of and in a way for
which I wish to express deep gratitude
now, which I feel toward him for having
done so. Thank you.
(Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: Article 7 is open to
amendment. Are there any amendments?
The Chair hears none.
Article 8 is open to amendment. Are
there any amendments?
The Chair hears none.
Article 9 is open to amendment. Are
there any amendments?
Delegate Mentzer, do you desire to offer
your Amendment D?
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DELEGATE MENTZER: Yes, I do.
THE PRESIDENT: The pages will
please distribute Amendment D, D for
David. This will be Amendment No. 6.
The Clerk will read the amendment.
READING CLERK: Amendment No. G
to Report S&D-18 by Delegate Mentzer. On
page 48, section 9.06, National Resources,
in lines 29 and 30 strike out the following:
"and resources, and of the scenic beauty
of the State"
and insert in lieu thereof the following:
", natural resources, and natural beauty of
the State".
THE PRESIDENT: The amendment has
been submitted by Delegate Mentzer. Is
there a second?
DELEGATE B. MILLER: Second.
THE PRESIDENT: The Chair recog-
nizes Delegate Mentzer.
DELEGATE MENTZER: Mr. President,
this amendment borders on one on style and
I apologize in some way for taking up the
time of the Convention with it.
However, I believe all of us had hoped
that there would be grace and lilt in all
sections of the Constitution and we often-
times abandoned this for the sake of ac-
curacy and clarity.
We feel we can add somewhat to the
natural beauty of this sentence by adopting
this amendment.
THE PRESIDENT: Is there any dis-
cussion?
Are you ready for the question?
(There was no response.)
The Clerk will ring the quorum bell.
THE PRESIDENT: Delegate Burdette.
DELEGATE BURDETTE: Is it in order
for me to ask a question of the sponsor?
THE PRESIDENT: Yes.
Delegate Mentzer, do you yield to a
question?
DELEGATE MENTZER: Yes.
THE PRESIDENT: Delegate Burdette.
DELEGATE BURDETTE: I have been
one who felt this did not border on style
because I had thought that the intent of
such a motion could be construed, and I ask
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