1742                             Joint Resolutions

Whereas, The first group of state policemen undertook the re-
sponsibility of maintaining law and order in this State forty years
ago; and

Whereas, For four decades the Maryland State Police have per-
formed their duties with a high degree of efficiency and distinction
which has brought them national recognition; and

Whereas, The outstanding service which the members of the
Maryland State Police have rendered to the citizens of this State
attests to the dedication and ability they have brought to their job;
and

Whereas, Their fine performance ought not to go unrecognized by
the people of this State and their elected representatives; now, there-
fore, be it

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the Mary-
land State Police be congratulated on the occasion of their fortieth
anniversary and that they be commended for the outstanding service
they have rendered to the people of this State; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of
this Resolution to the Superintendent of the State Police.

Approved May 3, 1961.

No. 44
(House Joint Resolution 19)

House Joint Resolution requesting the Governor of Maryland to ap-
point a Commission to conduct a study of Maryland's forest re-
sources and to make recommendations to the Governor and to the
General Assembly as to how Maryland can best realize the great
potential in this field.

There is evidence to indicate that the forest resources of Mary-
land have been and are being sadly neglected, especially in the field
of reforestation, and that this neglect will adversely affect the econ-
omy of Maryland if more vigorous steps are not taken to put into
practice some of the techniques and knowledge now available.

Some of our neighboring states have effective programs in this
field, and it is felt that their programs should be studied to see if
they might be adopted to suit the needs of Maryland. North Carolina,
for instance, has been outstanding in its efforts to make forestry
a major agricultural pursuit, and the results of the programs have
had a most favorable effect on the economy of that state.

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