1910                              Joint Resolutions

No. 32
(House Joint Resolution 46)

House Joint Resolution requesting the Mayor and Board of Aldermen
of the City of Frederick to postpone the demolition of the John
Hanson Home pending consideration by the Maryland General
Assembly to restore this historically significant building.

Whereas, the preservation of historic landmarks is an important
element of Maryland's culture and pride; and

Whereas, the John Hanson Home in the City of Frederick was
the residence of John Hanson while he served as Maryland's repre-
sentative to the Continental Congress and first President of the
United States IN Congress Assembled; and

Whereas, this landmark should stand as a monument to the ideals
promulgated by John Hanson; now, therefore be it

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the City of Frederick be requested to
postpone the planned demolition of the John Hanson Home in light
of this Body's considering action to restore and preserve this build-
ing; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of State of Maryland send copies of
this Resolution to the Mayor and each member of the Board of
Aldermen of the City of Frederick.

Approved May 5, 1972.

No. 33
(House Joint Resolution 70)

House Joint Resolution requesting the Secretary of Health, Educa-
tion and Welfare of the United States, and the Secretary of Health
and Mental Hygiene of Maryland, to permit payment by a medical
assistance recipient of the difference between the rate of the least
expensive nursing home care and the maximum rate allowable
under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.

Whereas, Under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, there
is a maximum per diem nursing home allowance; and

Whereas, There exists a shortage of nursing home space avail-
able at the maximum rate allowed under the Medical Assistance Pro-
gram; and

Whereas, nursing homes which have no care available at the rate
allowed may have care available at a rate higher than that allowed,
and the indigent or medically indigent patient may have sufficient
resources to pay the difference between the allowed amount and
the rate of available care; and

Whereas, present Department of Health, Education and Welfare
regulations prohibit a state receiving funds under the Social Security