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Committee hears bill to name chromite Maryland's state mineral; student and state geologist testify
Summary
Delegate and committee members heard testimony on House Bill 411 to designate chromite as Maryland's official state mineral during a Health and Government Operations Committee hearing.
Delegate and committee members heard testimony on House Bill 411 to designate chromite as Maryland's official state mineral during a Health and Government Operations Committee hearing.
Supporters told the committee the move recognizes a historical industry in Maryland and can serve an educational purpose for students and the public.
Jack Barnes, a fourth grader from University Park Elementary, told the committee he supported the bill after learning about Maryland history in school. "It's important that we celebrate Maryland for all of its awesome natural resources, and that includes chromite," Barnes said. He noted the mineral was first…
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