MARVIN MANDEL, Governor

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join with my fellow Marylanders in paying tribute to the
memory of Governor Theodore R. McKeldin, who gave so
unstintingly of himself to make Maryland and the Nation a
better place for us all; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be sent to
Mr. Theodore R. McKeldin, Jr., 706 St. George's Road,
Baltimore, Maryland 21210.

Approved March 4, 1975.

No. 3
(Senate Joint Resolution 14)

A Senate Resolution concerning

Senator William Leo (Bip) Hodges

FOR the purpose of expressing its deep regret of the
General Assembly of Maryland on the passing of our
former colleague and friend, William Leo (Bip)
Hodges.

It is sad especially to learn of the passing of
someone who has served in this chamber with honor and
distinction. Therefore, it is with our deepest sorrow
that we extend our sympathy to the family and friends of
Senator Bip Hodges, who passed away on August 12, 1974.

At the time of his untimely passing, Senator Hodges
was embroiled in the fight he loved best — a bruising
political contest where he could exercise his great
skills as a leader in his community. But more
importantly than just being a leader in his community,
Bip Hodges, as the Governor of Maryland, Marvin Mandel,
astutely observed, was uniquely Baltimore and perfectly
suited to represent the constituency he served so long
and so well.

In 1950, he won election to the House of Delegates,
staying for two terms before running for City Council in
1959. After three years on the Council, he decided to
seek a seat in this Senate Chamber. After a tumultuous
election campaign, he was elected. Throughout the
1960's, his talent was well recognized by his
constituency and he won re—election easily. His people
knew him as the Champion of the Little People, a man who
helped his fellow man and who stood firm in defense of
his beliefs with the tenacity that earned the respect of