Theodore R. McKeldin, Governor                 1633

No. 22
(House Joint Resolution 20)

House Joint Resolution recognizing the Regimental Flag of the 175th
Infantry Regiment (Fifth Maryland), Maryland National Guard.

In consideration of its history, traditions and accomplishments
during periods of peace and war, and for representing the State of
Maryland and its citizens with honor and distinction since 3 December
1774 in all major wars in which our Nation has been called upon to
defend itself, the custom and tradition of the 175th Infantry Regiment
(Fifth Maryland), Maryland National Guard, adopted in 1889, of
carrying a distinctive Regimental Flag; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the Regi-
mental Flag aforesaid, with the design of the escutcheon, on a shield
of the reverse of the Great Seal of Maryland, the Arms of George
Calvert, the first Baron of Baltimore, is hereby recognized and con-
firmed.

Approved April 10, 1957.

No. 23
(House Joint Resolution 21)

House Joint Resolution requesting the appointment of a Commission
to arrange plans for the Centennial of the Battle of Antietam and
other famous battles of the Civil War.

Whereas, The Free State of Maryland was witness to and a vital
part of some of the famous battles and campaigns of the Civil War,
and

Whereas, These battles, among them the Battle of Antietam, which
occurred on September 17, 1862, will shortly reach their Centennial
observance, and

Whereas, The State of Pennsylvania by Chapter 487 of the 1956
Legislature has appointed a Gettysburg Centennial Commission to
make appropriate observance of this great event, and

Whereas, The Federal Government, through its National Park
Service, is planning for observances of the other famous battles and
campaigns of the Civil War, and

Whereas, It is fitting and proper that the State of Maryland
should join in the planning and celebration of these epoch-making
events, and

Whereas, It is, therefore, desirable that a Commission be named
to assist the other State and similar Commissions and the Park
Service in commemorating these battles and in providing a fitting

Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added to existing law.

[Brackets] indicate matter stricken from existing law.
CAPITALS indicate amendments to bill.
Strike out indicates matter stricken out of bill.
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