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10       A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MORE AID FOR PROGRAMS TO HELP WITH 

20          MENTALLY CHALLENGED CITIZENS IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND



30   WHEREAS:	Mental Retardation is serious medical condition that affects children and their 

40			families in the State of Maryland; and,



50   WHEREAS:	Families require so much time and money to care for their mentally retarded 

60		child or family member, the following occurs in their lifestyle:

70			a)	Time off work

80			b)	Paying Doctor Bills 

90			c)	Any other funds that are needed to care for the child or family 

100			     	member 

110			d)	 Endless emotional strain; and,



120  WHEREAS:	It is the State Governments continuing responsibility to better the lives of its  

130		State regardless of their race, sex, background, color, or disability. 



140  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:	That the State Of Maryland come up with aid for new 

150		programs that deal with the following:

160			a)	helping families cope with the mental anguish,

170			b)	providing some kind of State assistance to those who apply

180				for it who have family with mental retardation,

190			c)	provide aid for a program in which doctors work more with 

200				mentally retarded patents to better motor skills, etc.

 

210  MANDATES:	Governor of Maryland, Parries Glendening

220		Lt. Governor of Maryland, Kathleen Kennedy-Townsend 

230		President of the Maryland Senate, Thomas V. "Mike" Miller

240		Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, Casper R. Taylor







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