Maryland A Message from the President and the Speaker is an annual address given by the President and the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates. The address is delivered to the members of the Maryland General Assembly. The address is meant to focus on the legislative goals of the current session and to provide an update on the State’s progress. The address typically consists of the President delivering the opening remarks, followed by the Speaker of the House. The President and the Speaker may both provide updates on their respective legislative agendas and discuss the progress made on key initiatives. The address may also include remarks from other elected officials, such as the Maryland Governor or Senate President. The two main types of Maryland A Message from the President and the Speaker are the annual address, which is typically given at the start of the legislative session, and the mid-session address, which is typically given in the middle of the session.