May 13, 2006 -- Ocean City,
MD: MARYLAND'S LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR, State Delegate Mary-Dulany
James was named Maryland's Legislator of the Year at the Department's
annual convention at Ocean City, Md. James was cited for her
successful sponsorship of legislation setting up criminal penalties
for disturbing military funerals. James who represents Harford and
Cecil Counties in the Maryland House of Delegates is shown receiving
the award from outgoing State Commandant Gerard F. Devlin and Harford
County Detachment Commandant Raymond F. Ayres. The honoree is also the
great niece of the late Lt. General Julian C. Smith who commanded the
2nd Marine Division at Tarawa.
For further information: Jerry Devlin at (301) 262-1696 or
GERARDDEVLIN@AOL.COM.