Senate of Maryland honors UMBC student‑athletes and closes Women's History Month with tribute

The Senate of Maryland convened on March 31, 2026, to recognize visiting student‑athletes from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and to mark the final day of Women’s History Month with a floor tribute.

Senator (44th District) introduced multiple UMBC teams and staff, praising athletic and academic accomplishments across men’s and women’s basketball, indoor track and field, and swimming and diving. The senator noted academic honors for student athletes and described UMBC’s postseason bids: “these are our student athletes all representing the great state of Maryland,” the senator said, and the clerk read a resolution extending the Senate’s congratulations. The chamber responded with unanimous applause and the Senate journalized the recognition.

Later in the session Senator (District 3) delivered a tribute to women who have mentored members of the General Assembly, highlighting historical milestones and naming mentors identified by colleagues. The senator recounted that mentors had taught “the importance of building relationships” and helped turn “a good idea into a passable piece of legislation,” and asked colleagues to ‘‘mentor it forward’’ in honor of those predecessors. A senator (District 11) asked that those remarks be journalized; the request was adopted without objection.

The invocation was delivered near the start of the day by Dana Stauffer, pastor of City Church of Fruitland, who prayed for wisdom for leaders and protection for the state and nation. The Senate then proceeded to routine business, including committee announcements and scheduling.

The Senate adjourned after the majority leader moved to recess until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1.

(Reporting note: quotes and attributions are taken from the Senate floor record of March 31, 2026.)