1918 JOINT RESOLUTIONS.

a direct route from Crisfield to Washington, D. C.; now
therefore, be it

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the
State Roads Commission is hereby authorized and requested
to make a study of the feasibility of putting into service the
Chesapeake Bay Ferry Boats between Solomons, in Calvert
County, and Crisfield, in Somerset County, when the service
between Sandy Point and Matapeake is terminated, and to
make a report of such study to the General Assembly when it
convenes in 1950. „

Approved May 6, 1949.

NO. 25

(Senate Joint Resolution 20)

Joint Resolution requesting the Governor to appoint a com-
mittee to conduct a study of apprentice training in public
schools of this State.

WHEREAS,, one of the fundamental elements of the economy
of this country is the efficient craftmanship of its workers
who transform the raw materials of our natural resources
into marketable products; and

WHEREAS,, one of the fundamental elements of the social
stability of our nation is the proper occupational adjustment
of youth and skilled workers; and

WHEREAS, many youth in the State of Maryland look for
the opportunity of work experience and education to assist
them in securing this adjustment, occupationally and soci-
ally; and

WHEREAS, it is highly desirable to instil in youth an ap-
preciation of the dignity of labor; and

WHEREAS, an effective program of apprenticeship includes
work experience, trade knowledge and technical information;
and

WHEREAS, the above desired objectives may be reached
through a controlled and profitable program of apprentice-
ship in the State of Maryland; now therefore be it