J. MILLARD TAWES, GOVERNOR                          1443

ways and means of erecting a bridge which would connect Assateague
Island with the mainland of Worcester County; and be it further

Resolved, That the Commission is requested to report its findings
THE RESULTS OF ITS STUDY AND ITS RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR FINANCING THE PROJECT, BY PUBLIC RESOURCES,
PRIVATE FINDS, PUBLIC AUTHORITY OR A COMBINATION
OF THESE POSSIBILITIES, to the Governor, THE LEGISLA-
TIVE COUNCIL, and the members of the General Assembly not
later than October 1, 1959.

Approved April 3, 1959.

NO. 13

(House Joint Resolution 9)

House Joint Resolution requesting the Governor to appoint a Com-
mission to study the ways and means of financing a convention hall
at Ocean City, Maryland, which would provide a suitable structure
for housing business and professional conventions, cultural con-
ferences, industrial exhibits, trade shows, and sports events, as
well as stimulating further tourist trade and income for the State
of Maryland.

Whereas, Maryland possesses the finest ocean beach on the At-
lantic Coast at Ocean City, Maryland; and

Whereas, Ocean City has ideal facilities for ocean bathing and
fishing and other wholesome recreation, and is ideally situated in
location for conventions; and

Whereas, Many Maryland organizations are forced to go outside
the State to hold their summer conventions because of the lack of
sufficient meeting space at Ocean City; and

Whereas, It would be a great financial benefit to the State of
Maryland if these various conventions were held there; now, there-
fore be it

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the Governor
appoint a commission to study the ways and means for the financing
of a convention hall in Ocean City; that the commission utilize the
services of existing local, quasi-public, and State agencies and lay
and public officials in conducting its study; and that the commission
report the results of its study and its recommendations for financing
the project, by public resources, public authority, private resources,
or a combination of these possibilities, to the Governor, the Legis-
lative Council, and the members of the General Assembly not later
than October 1, 1959.

Approved April 3, 1959.

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.