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the Reading Clerk to read this letter from
the Chief of Pages.
READING CLERK: "The Honorable
H. Vernon Eney, President, Constitu-
tional Convention of Maryland, State
House, Annapolis, Maryland.
"Dear Mr. Eney: I would like to ex-
press my appreciation for the oppor-
tunity you gave me to work with the
Constitutional Convention. The experi-
ence is one which I shall always recall
with pleasure, and especially the 'thank
you' from the delegates themselves.
"The most exciting part was the
group of teenagers I worked with who
served as pages. In the entire four
months we encountered no real prob-
lems. These teenagers should serve as an
example as to what such groups can
accomplish. They reflect nothing but
honor on teenagers in general. There
ought to be some way for the general
public to be informed about this group
and the job they performed. I plan to
write each page a personal note thank-
ing him or her for the spectalular job
that was done.
"Very truly yours, Joan E. Marx,
Chief of Pages."
(Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: I am also told that
Judge James Morton of the Intermediate
Court of Appeals is in the chamber some-
where in the rear. With the lights in my
eyes I cannot see him, but we are de-
lighted to have him here.
(Applause.)
I think it would interest all of you to
know, and also the spectators in the gal-
lery, that the desk in the well of the
chamber on which the constitution will be
signed this morning has been brought here
from the Old Senate Chamber. It is the
original made by Mr. John Shaw for the
Senate in 1797. It was in continuous use
as the desk of the President of the Senate.
The chair has been constantly in the State
House ever since its manufacture. It is
truly an historical piece of furniture.
I have a message received just yesterday
from the Pennsylvania Constitutional Con-
vention. I will ask the Clerk to read it.
READING CLERK: "From the Penn-
sylvania Constitutional Convention of
1967-68 to the Honorable H. Vernon
Eney, President, Constitutional Conven-
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tion of Maryland, State House, An- <
napolis. Maryland.
"Dear Mr. Eney: I thank you per-
sonally, and on behalf of the entire
Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention,
for the expression of good wishes con-
tained in your letter of last December
4th.
"Also, I have enclosed a copy of the
resolution adopted by the Pennsylvania
Constitutional Convention that officially
expresses its appreciation for the good
wishes from Maryland, and wishing the
Maryland Convention continued success.
"Sincerely yours, Raymond J. Brod-
erick, Lieutenant Governor. President."
"In the Constitutional Convention
"December 11, 1967
"The 1967-68 Pennsylvania Constitu-
tional Convention, although just begin-
ing: its efforts towards revising certain
provisions of the Pennsylvania Consti-
tution, has viewed with admiration the
labor and dedication of the Maryland
Constitutional Convention, which has
been in session since September 12, 1967,
and which will conclude its work by
January 12, 1968.
"The Pennsylvania Constitutional Con-
vention is most appreciative of the best
wishes received from the Maryland Con-
stitutional Convention in the form of a
Resolution on December 7, 1967; there-
fore be it
"RESOLVED, That the Pennsylvania
Constitutional Convention hereby sets
forth its appreciation for the expression
of good will from the Maryland Consti-
tutional Convention; and be it further
"RESOLVED, That the Pennsylvania
Constitutional Convention wishes the
Maryland Constitutional Convention con-
tinued success and Godspeed in the re-
maining1 days of its most eventful ses-
sion; and be it further
"RESOLVED, That a copy of this
Resolution be transmitted to the Presi-
dent of the Maryland Constitutional Con-
vention,"
(Apphinxe.)
THE PRESIDENT: The very efficient
Secretary of the Convention has just sent
me a note that I am not only anticipating
the ratification by the people on May 14,
but I have already put it into effect.
Judge Murphy is chief judge and Judge
Morton is the associate judge of the Court
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