1956]                  OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES                       51

Seldom has a Legislature accomplished more.

The Maryland Port Authority Bill on which you completed your work
today will stand as an outstanding landmark in Maryland progress. Its
good results in a greater, growing Maryland will manifest in the years
and decades ahead, and your descendants will be proud of the parts you
played in its accomplishment.

In the 30-day session, you faced up to major issues. You kept some
untimely legislation from passing. Your action on the Transit seizure
bill, the necessity for which was regretted by all of us, was indicative of
your legislative courage and sense of responsibility.

I wish to commend all of you on the orderly manner in which today's
session was handled, confining your capable actions to essentials, and
eliminating the unnecessary—a demonstration of official efficiency which
will serve as a model for future meetings of the Assembly.

Again with sincere thanks, in which, I am sure, I will be joined by the
people of Maryland, and with highest personal regards for all of you, I am

Theodore R. McKeldin,

Governor.
Which was read and ordered journalized.

MESSAGE TO THE SENATE
By Mr. Boone:

House of Delegates

Annapolis, Md., March 8, 1956.
Gentlemen of the Senate:

We propose, with your concurrence, the appointment of a joint com-
mittee, two on the part of the Senate and three on the part of the House,
to wait upon His Excellency, the Governor of Maryland, and inform him
that the General Assembly will adjourn at 7:00 P. M. tonight, sine die,
in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, and to inquire if
he has any further communications to make to the General Assembly
and have appointed on the part of the House, Mrs. Polk, Mrs. Schweinhaut
and Mrs. Brinsfield.

By order,

George W. Owings, Jr.

Chief Clerk.
Which was read.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
By Senator Turnbull:

Senate of Maryland

Annapolis, Md., March 8, 1956.
Gentlemen of the House of Delegates:

We have received your message proposing the appointment of a joint
committee, three on the part of the House and two on the part of the
Senate, to wait upon His Excellency, the Governor of Maryland, and in-
form him that the General Assembly will adjourn tonight, sine die, in
accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, and to inquire if he
has any further communications to make to the General Assembly.