O'Malley's statement on Schaefer's death
The following is a statement from Gov. Martin O'Malley:
Governor Martin O’Malley, on behalf of the State of Maryland, announces with deepest sorrow, the death of William Donald Schaefer, who served eight years as the 58th Governor of Maryland, eight years as the 32nd Comptroller of the State, and 15 years as the 52nd Mayor of Baltimore.
“I join all Marylanders in mourning the loss of one of our own – Maryland’s indomitable statesman, William Donald Schaefer,” said Governor O’Malley.
“William Donald Schaefer loved his city and his state with great exuberance because there was nothing more important to him than the people that he served with such loyalty.
Governor Martin O’Malley, on behalf of the State of Maryland, announces with deepest sorrow, the death of William Donald Schaefer, who served eight years as the 58th Governor of Maryland, eight years as the 32nd Comptroller of the State, and 15 years as the 52nd Mayor of Baltimore.
“I join all Marylanders in mourning the loss of one of our own – Maryland’s indomitable statesman, William Donald Schaefer,” said Governor O’Malley.
“William Donald Schaefer loved his city and his state with great exuberance because there was nothing more important to him than the people that he served with such loyalty.
From his famous ‘no excuses’ leadership style, to his celebrated public persona, William Donald Schaefer demonstrated an unrelenting drive to make Maryland a better place.
His legacy lives not merely in the buildings that bear his name, nor the statue that bears his likeness, but in the lives and hearts of all those fortunate enough to have known him and lucky enough to have been served by him.”
Governor O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag flown at half staff effective immediately.
Governor O’Malley has directed that the former governor will lie in state in the State House in Annapolis and the Rotunda of Baltimore City Hall. Times and dates for lying in State and funeral services will be announced.
His legacy lives not merely in the buildings that bear his name, nor the statue that bears his likeness, but in the lives and hearts of all those fortunate enough to have known him and lucky enough to have been served by him.”
Governor O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag flown at half staff effective immediately.
Governor O’Malley has directed that the former governor will lie in state in the State House in Annapolis and the Rotunda of Baltimore City Hall. Times and dates for lying in State and funeral services will be announced.
Comments
I'm so sorry Gov, William Donald Schaefer has Passed, He once came in the store where I worked. He was very nice to us girl's at the counter. Maryland will miss him. He was a great man.Again I'm sorry for his loss.
Posted by: Donna | April 18, 2011 8:11 PM
Oh O'Malley. We need look back no further than to Mayor & Gov Schaefer to realize how far short you fall. Always focused on yourself and your political future, you saw the city as nothing more than your stepping stone to Governor. No doubt you see Governor as nothing more than a stepping stone to Senate (perhaps a failed run at Presidency?).
Its easy to romanticize in hindsight, but it is inescapable that the one thing Schaefer did right is the one thing today's political leaders suck at: he actually gave a flying f*** about the city/state he served. RIP.
Posted by: Guest | April 18, 2011 8:34 PM
A great man who made Maryland (and particularly Baltimore) great. I miss him AND his politics.
Posted by: Kerry Gilliard | April 18, 2011 8:35 PM
It really is a shame corrupt politicians like O'Malley and Ehrlich don't care about their citizens the way Gov. Schaefer did.
Posted by: Jack | April 18, 2011 10:44 PM