1962] OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES 103

When the decision was made to convene you in extraordinary session,
the storm which has devastated our seashore and our tidewater area had
not yet struck. And so, when you met here this morning we were con-
fronted with an unforeseen emergency.

In accepting my proposal for a $1, 000, 000 disaster appropriation,
you acted with dispatch to relieve this emergency.

All of us, I know, share a feeling of deep sympathy for the people
who have lost so much in this catastrophe. What we have done here in
this extra session, we all hope, will provide the spark for continued
action to assist these people in the rebuilding of their homes and the
rehabilitation of their properties.

In the local legislation you approved, Baltimore City and the counties
affected by such legislation will be aided in their efforts to provide
better governmental services for the people.

Let me commend you especially for the orderly manner in which
you conducted this special session.

Again, with sincere thanks, and with kindest personal regards to all
of you, I am,

Sincerely yours,

J. MILLARD TAWES,

Governor

Which was read and journalized.

ADJOURNMENT

At 9: 00 o'clock P. M., Mr. Boone, duly seconded, moved that the
House of Delegates of Maryland adjourn sine die.