J. MILLARD TAWES, Governor                      1347

Resolved, That copies of this Resolution be sent to members of the
Maryland Delegation in the United States Congress.

Approved March 23, 1966.

                                                             No. 5

(Senate Joint Resolution 19)

Senate Joint Resolution requesting the Governor to direct the Depart-
ment of Chesapeake Bay Affairs to institute a program educating
the public of the problem of water pollution by waste discharged
from vessels plying the waters of our State.

Whereas, The waters of Maryland and its harbors and ports con-
stitute an irreplaceable natural resource of incalculable value to the
State now and in the future; and                                                   

Whereas, The waters of the State are being polluted by sewage,
oil, and refuse of every kind discharged; or dumped from vessels ply-
ing them; and

Whereas, It is the desire of the General Assembly that the people
of Maryland voluntarily conduct themselves so that no sewage is
discharged or dumped from vessels while in ports or harbors and that
land facilities be used; and

Whereas, It is in the greatest public interest to abate and pre-
vent such pollution of our waters; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the Governor
be and hereby is requested to direct the Department of Chesapeake
Bay Affairs in cooperation with the Department of Health to in-
stitute a program of education directed to the public and partic-
ularly to boating organizations, owners of marine facilities and all
those who travel upon our waters and the Department of Chesapeake
Bay Affairs to at the appropriate time report to the General As-
sembly the effectiveness of the program and make recommendations
as to the need for any legislation.

Approved March 23, 1966.

No. 6
(House Joint Resolution 9)

House Joint Resolution requesting that provision be made in the State
House or in the proposed legislative office building for a room with
facilities for prayer and meditation for use of members of the
General Assembly.

Whereas, For many years members of the General Assembly
have been concerned that no facilities are available in the State
House for prayer and meditation to which members of the General
Assembly might go for spiritual and moral refreshment.

Members of the General Assembly join in proposing that such facil-
ities be provided for them to furnish the opportunity for quiet medi-
tation among the turmoils and harassments of daily legislative life.