HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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WHEREAS, The time a veteran spent in the military
delayed any opportunity to accumulate membership credit in
the retirement systems of the State; and

WHEREAS, The State of Maryland should not be penalized
for recognizing patriotic service in the United States
military; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the
United States Congress enact legislation under which the
federal government would provide a share of the funds equal
to the contributions of the State and local governments, out
of which retirement benefits are awarded for service up to 5
years in the United States military; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be sent to the
Honorable Jimmy Carter, President of the United States, 160 0
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20006; to the
Honorable Warren G. Magnuson President Pro Tempore of the
Senate, Russell Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510; to
the Honorable Thomas P. O'Neill, Speaker of the House,
Office of the Speaker, Room H—204, Capitol Building,
Washington, D.C. 20510; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the
Haryland Congressional Delegation: Senators Charles McC.
Mathias, Jr. and Paul S. Sarbanes, Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C. 20510; and Representatives Robert E.
Bauman, Clarence D. Long, Barbara A. Mikulski, Marjorie S.
Holt, Gladys N. Spellman, Beverly B. Byron, Parren J.
Mitchell, and Michael D. Barnes, House Office Building,
Washington, D.C. 20515.

Signed May 1, 1979.

No. 29

(House Joint Resolution No. 38)

A House Joint Resolution concerning

Hospice Reimbursement

FOR the purpose of requesting the Legislative Policy
Committee to appoint a Hospice Reimbursement Study
Commission; providing for its composition; providing
for staff assistance and funding; and requiring the
Commission to report its findings by a certain date.

WHEREAS, The terminally ill are in need of hospice care
to continue life with minimal disruptions in routine
activity, including working and remaining in the family
environment; and