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        The Archivist of the state of Maryland, Dr.Edward C. Papenfuse, gives lectures, courses and speeches and writes essays on subjects relating to the history of Maryland. Following are some ofhis most recent speaking engagements:

        Remarks to the annual dinner of the Society of Senates Past, March 16, 2000

        Remarksto the Maryland Senate honoring former Senate President Arthur H. Brice,February 7, 2000

        Remarksto the Opening Day of the Maryland General Assembly, January 12, 2000:MarylandCentennial Legislatures of 1700, 1800, and 1900.

        "What's in a Name and Why ShouldWe Remember?: The Liberty Tree on St. John's College Campus"
        Remarks by Dr. Edward C. Papenfuse on the occasion of designating theLiberty Tree a Maryland Treasure by the MarylandCommission for Celebration 2000, June 3, 1999

        Remarks beforethe House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate commemorating Maryland Day1999 and the 350 anniversary of the Act of Toleration, March 25, 1999

        First Citizen Awards of the Maryland Senate, March 4, 1999

          Every year, the President of the Maryland Senate, Thomas V. Mike Miller,Jr., gives the First Citizen Award to outstanding present and formermembers of Senate, as well as to citizens who have made a significant contributionto the state. The award is named in honor of Charles Carroll of Carrollton,one of Maryland's four signers of the Declaration of Independence and theonly Catholic signer. First Citizen was the name he signed to aseries of articles published in the Maryland Gazette beginning inFebruary 1773 about the responsibilities of an effective legislature. In1999, Senator Miller made two First Citizen Awards to Rosalie SilberAbrams and F. Vernon Boozer.
             
          • Previous First CitizenAwards
        The Speaker's Society of the Maryland House of Delegates
          Annually, two medallions are awarded by the Speaker. The Speaker'sMedallion is given to an individual chosen for his or her exemplary serviceto the House and the State. The Thomas Kennedy Award is awarded to a formermember of the House in recognition of an outanding career of service. Bothare given in memory of Thomas Kennedy, a former member of the House, forhis courageous stand on principle.
          • Winners of the Speaker'sMedallion
          • Winners of the ThomasKennedy Award

          Special Ceremonial Events


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