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/

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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”