R018-9900

10                       A RESOLUTION CONCERNING

20		 THE REPEAL OF THE DEATH PENALTY IN MARYLAND



30	WHEREAS:	The State of Maryland currently has the Death Penalty as the highest

40			punishment; and,



50	WHEREAS:	The State of Maryland does rarely enforce the Death Penalty; and,



60 	WHEREAS:	The Death Penalty is too strong of a punishment for our society; and,



70	WHEREAS:	There is no reasonable guarantee beyond a reasonable doubt that these criminals

80			committed these crimes; and,



90	WHEREAS:	There are better methods of punishing criminals than the Death Penalty.



100	THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Maryland Student Legislature supports the idea 

110	 		that the Death Penalty should be repealed as a form of punishment in

120			Maryland.



130	MANDATES:	Governor Parris N. Glendening

140			Sen. Thomas V. Miller

150			Del. Casper Taylor

160			Del. Charles R. Boutin

170			Del. B. Daniel Riley





Sponsor: 

Thomas F. Stidman

Delegation Chairperson

Towson University

253 Ridge Avenue

Towson, MD 21286

410-296-5820

tstidman@hotmail.com