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Maryland“The Old Line State”
Harrison HellerMapping Our WorldKent State University
Spring 2013
Introduction
To take a look at the Political and Historical maps of the State of Maryland, one must also take a look at Maryland’s past. To look at the current state boundaries of Maryland, you are also taking a look at America during the time of the Revolution.
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The Mason-Dixon Line
The 36th Parallel Today
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Historical Map of the State of Maryland
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Maryland Fast Facts• The City of Baltimore is an independent city (not
part of Baltimore County)• Maryland is home to the first Roman Catholic
Cathedral in the United States, Baltimore Basilica, constructed between 1806-1821.
• The official State Sport, since 1962, is jousting; the official State Team Sport is lacrosse.
• Notable Native Marylanders– George Herman “Babe” Ruth (baseball legend): Baltimore– Cal Ripkin, Jr (baseball’s Iron Man): Harve de Grace– Edward Norton (actor): Columbia– Lewis Black (comedian): Silver Spring– Kevin Durant (4x NBA All-Star): Rockville/Washington, DC– Michael Phelps (winner of 22 Olympic Medals): Towson– Harriet Tubman (leader of the Underground Railroad):
Dorchester County
• Maryland-Ohio Connection: John Carroll (founder of Georgetown University): Upper Marlboro – John Carroll University in University Heights, OH was
named for him.
Baltimore Basilica
Jousting at the Maryland Renaissance Festival
Maryland Overview• State Capitol: Annapolis
– Home to the oldest continually used State House in the U.S. (1772).• Topped with the largest wooden dome without the use
of nails in the United States.• Governor: Martin O’Malley
– Also plays in an Irish rock band called “O’Malley’s March” – http://www.omalleysmarch.com/ or check them out on iTunes
• Population: estimated 5,884,563 (according to 2012 Census)
• Land area: 12,410 sq. miles• Home to the United States Naval Academy (Annapolis)• 5 distinct regions with notable cities:
1. Eastern Shore: Ocean City & Salisbury2. Central Maryland: Baltimore City & Towson3. Capital: Bethesda, Silver Spring, & Washington, DC 4. Southern Maryland: Annapolis & La Plata5. Western Maryland: Cumberland & Hagerstown
Governor Martin O’Malley
Maryland State House
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5 Distinct Regions of Maryland
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Political Map
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23 Counties & 1 Independent City
Maryland’s Elected Federal Officials-United States Senate-
Senator Barbra Mikulski Senator Ben Cardin
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Maryland’s Elected Federal Officials
-House of Representative-Congressman Andrew Harris (R) 1st Congressional District
Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger III (D) 2nd Congressional District
Congressman John Sarbanes (D) 3rd Congressional District
Congresswoman Donna Edwards (D) 4th Congressional District
Congressman Steny Hoyer (D) 5th Congressional District
Congressman John Delaney (D) 6th Congressional District
Congressman Elijah Cummings (D) 7th Congressional District
Congressman Christopher Van Hollen Jr. (D) 8th Congressional District
A Rundown of Maryland State Government
Maryland’s legislative body is called The General Assembly. The General Assembly is constructed of 47 Senators that make up the State Senate & 141 Delegates that make up the House of Delegates.
The Legislature:• Enacts laws necessary for the welfare of the State's citizens and certain laws
dealing with counties and special taxing districts.• Proposes amendments to the Maryland Constitution, which must be ratified by
the voters during the general election.• Reviews the Governor’s Reapportionment & Redistricting plans.• Meets in a regular session for 90 calendar days each year, beginning with the
second Wednesday in January. • The General Assembly acts on more than 2500 pieces of legislation and the
State's annual capital and operating budgets.• Meets in special session when called by the Governor or when a majority of
each house petitions the Governor.http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/
http://www.mdp.state.md.us
Maryland State Senate
• Made up of 47 State Senators
• Headed by Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller (D-27)
Senate President Mike Miller
Senate Chamber
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Maryland House of Delegates
• Made up of 141 Delegates.
• Headed by House Speaker Michael Busch (D-30)
House Speaker Busch
Chamber of the House of Delegates
From the desk of Abigail Hopper, Energy
Advisor to Gov. O’Malley
Current Legislative Action in Maryland
• March 15, 2013: Maryland becomes the 18th state to abolish the death penalty. – Instead of receiving the death penalty, the convicted will
now receive “life without the possibility of parole”.– Last used: December 5, 2005, when Wesley Eugene Baker
was executed under Governor Robert Ehrlich. • Firearm Safety Act 2013– Set to be one of the most strict assault weapons ban in the
country.– In short, it outlaws certain types of weapons, requires
fingerprints to turned into Maryland State Police, and restriction for those with mental health issues.
– Passed on April 5.
CRABCAKES & FOOTBALL
THAT’S WHAT MARYLAND DOES!
Quote taken from “Wedding Crashers”
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