1360                            JOINT RESOLUTIONS

As another example, this General Assembly has been informed
that the State Department of Education, as part of its participation
in the aid to public schools, is creating from 300 to 500 new jobs.

Before this State succumbs further to the glittering rainbow of
Federal largesse, let us investigate and compare the revenue the State
will receive in comparison to the cost incurred and the benefits
realized. Let us remember also that the badgered Federal taxpayer
is in part a citizen and a taxpayer of the State of Maryland; now
therefore, be it

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the Fiscal
Research Bureau is requested to make a complete study of all present
and planned Federal programs for the distribution of grants in aid
to the several states in order to evaluate and assess the money to
be received by the State or its political subdivisions from these pro-
grams, the cost to the State and its political subdivisions in the
administration of these programs, and the social and economic bene-
fits received in comparison with the cost incurred; and be it further

Resolved, That the Fiscal Research Bureau is requested to report in
detail its findings on these Federal programs and to submit this
report to the members of the General Assembly and to the members
of the Legislative Council not later than October 1, 1966.

Approved May 6, 1966.

No. 19

(Senate Joint Resolution 25)

Senate Joint Resolution directing the Department of Game and In-
land Fish to initiate and promote a statewide firearm safety pro-
gram and recommend future legislation in this area, and request-
ing the Governor to provide funds to implement the program.

Whereas, most states and two Canadian Provinces now have state-
wide programs to teach firearms safety to young people and adults;
and

Whereas, these safety training programs have proven to be ef-
fective in measurably reducing hunting accidents, in improving law
enforcement, and in improving the general public regard for fire-
arm safety and for conservation of natural resources; and

Whereas, the State of Maryland, although conducting some fire-
arm safety training, does not have a statewide program to do an
effective and comprehensive job; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the Mary-
land Department of Game and Inland Fish is directed to initiate and
promote a statewide firearm safety program for Maryland; and for
this purpose shall work cooperatively with the National Rifle As-
sociation of America and/or other organizations able to give assist-
ance; and that the State and local Boards of Education and other
governmental agencies and private groups be requested to lend assist-
ance, facilities, and support to the program where feasible; and be it
further