Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. letter to G. A. T., February 24, 1992

Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. TENTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT BALTIMORE COUNTY JUDICIARY COMMITTEE GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON CHILD ABUSE MARYLAND JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL X House of Delegates Annapolis . Maryland 21401-1991 February 24, 1992 Legislative Address: 309 LOWE BUILDING ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401-1991 LEGISLATIVE PH0NE:(410)84l-3350 Home Address: TIMONIUM, MARYLAND 2I093-1B3I I agree with your position regarding the Maryland Legis¬ lative Scholarship Program. Quite frankly, I would be very happy to see all of the money go into the the Maryland State Scholarship Program. This is nothing but a pain for my one-person staff who handles all of the applications. Moreover, at least for a delegate, the program is certainly not a "perk" since the very little amount of money I have to disperse (approximately $9,000) leaves 90 percent of my applicants (and their families) with no award. And this is supposed to get me votes? I should also note that in order to avoid even an appear¬ ance of conflict, I have a committee made up of teachers from local public high schools that actually select the winners. Finally, I must tell you that I have very little expec¬ tation that the Maryland Senate will agree with us. Each senator has in excess of $50, 000/year to disperse, and many will fight very hard to keep the status quo. I appreciate your input on this issue. Please feel free to call or write concerning any issue of importance to you and your family. Very truly yours, Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. RLE : pd