J. MILLARD TAWES, Governor 505

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(9) Above all, this Administration must recognize the neces-
sity for an adequate American flag merchant fleet on a soundly
planned long-range basis which will minimize the cost of ever recur-
rent industry crises, and maximize the productivity and initiative
of our skilled labor force and management; and, be it further

Resolved, That the Maryland Representatives and Senators in the
United States Congress use their good offices to propose the neces-
sary legislation to implement this program; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of State send copies of this Resolu-
tion to the President of the United States, the Secretary of Com-
merce, the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Board, the Commis--
sioner of the Bureau of Customs, and each Maryland Representative
and Senator in the United States Congress.

Approved March 23, 1962.

No. 21
(House Joint Resolution 24)

House Joint Resolution congratulating the Police of Maryland on
the occasion of Police Week scheduled for the week of May 13,
1962.

WHEREAS, each day the need for law and order in the State, nation,
and world is forcefully brought to our attention. The police are
a body dedicated to and stand for law and order.

WHEREAS, the police not only stand for law and order, but also
stand as a strong force against the ultimate and inevitable pitfalls
concealed behind the materialistic manifestations of "Good Times. "

WHEREAS, the police not only play a most important part in crime
prevention, but are also prominent in programs of crime repression
and deterrence. Historically the police job is to solve crimes, but
today they are equally concerned with prevention of crime.

WHEREAS, in the event of disaster the police forces are called
upon to control traffic, evacuate survivors, secure evacuated areas,
prevent looting and preserve law and order in general. The police-
man's badge offers no extra protection to him, but he will always
be found in the center of disturbance.

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