Theodore R. McKeldin, Governor                   331

with that town. He was a citizen of the United States who, more
than any other in his day, championed and established before the
world the idioms of our native speech, or, to use his own phrase, of
"The American Language."

He was involved in many controversies from which the surviving
memories are his incorruptibility and courage, which were in the
great tradition, and his humor, which was homeric.

It is possible that when, in future years, the literary history of
our century is written, the first decades will be known by his name,
as "The Age of Mencken".

The Members of the General Assembly of Maryland wish to record
a testimonial of their respect for the late Mr. Mencken; now, there-
fore, be it

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the sorrow
and respect of this body be expressed over the passing of Henry
Louis Mencken; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of State of Maryland be instructed
to send a copy of this resolution to the family of the late Mr.
Mencken.                             

Approved March 26, 1956.

No. 10
(Senate Joint Resolution 25)

Senate Joint Resolution designating March, 1956, as Maryland
Forestry Month.

Whereas, Since the earliest of colonial times in the western hemis-
phere our timber and forest resources and the many and diverse by-
products thereof have contributed measurelessly to the advancement
and spread of civilization; and

Whereas, Through wise conservation methods and scientific prac-
tice our forest reserves have been protected and replenished to the
extent that today the industry ranks among the greatest, most suc-
cessful and most skillfully managed in our economy; and

Whereas, Our forest and timber lands have supplied our people
in good times and bad, with needed recreational facilities and with
the luxuries and necessities of peace and the materials of war; and

Whereas, Our lumbering industry has at all times proved to be
an indispensable part of our business structure; and

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