They sat in on the bill s hearing in the House of Delegates, visited Kelley s office, and toured the State House. According to the bill s description on the Maryland General Assembly website, Maryland has 18 state symbols already, six of which are animals none of which are cats. The supporters brochure notes the cat s alleged humanitarian inclinations with references to its ability to lower the blood pressure of elderly people and to cheer patients in nursing homes and pediatric wards. It is our hope that the calico cat will be a reminder, the writers say convincingly, of our duty as responsible citizens to take care of our family and friends. Their platform convinced me, said Delegate Kelley.
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