MARVIN MANDEL, Governor                            3871

Federal, State, and local licensing requirements; and
cost differentials in different parts of the State.

RESOLVED, That the Commission shall report on a
regular basis to the Governor and the General Assembly as
to its findings; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be sent to
the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the
Speaker of the House.

Approved May 15, 1975.

No. 52
(House Joint Resolution 58)

A House Joint Resolution concerning

Foster Parents Day

FOR the purpose of requesting the Governor to declare the
second Sunday in April Foster Parents Day in
recognition of the devoted men and women of the
State of Maryland who give their time, money and
hearts to disadvantaged children throughout the
State.

WHEREAS, There is a need to emphasize the role of
the devoted men and women of the State of Maryland who
give their time, money and hearts to disadvantaged
children throughout the State; and

WHEREAS, These children, as well as the entire
State, should have an opportunity to demonstrate special
gratitude for these men and women; and

WHEREAS, We honor our natural mothers and fathers on
special Sundays, but there is no day set aside for the
specific appreciation of Foster Parents; now, therefore,
be it

RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That
the Governor of Maryland is requested to designate the
second Sunday in April as "Foster Parents Day"; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That it is requested that "Foster Parents
Day" be on the second Sunday of April in each calendar
year hereafter; and be it further