Today, on the 181st anniversary of the ratification the Treaty of
Paris, I know that all of you join me in expressing the hope that present
and future generations of Marylanders will regard the heritage of our
State and nation with the same respect demonstrated by the members
of the General Assembly in 1902. It is my belief that by preserving
the existing reminders of the past, we inspire those who will chart
the course for the future.

ADDRESS, WOMEN'S EASTERN SHORE SOCIETY
BALTIMORE
April 10, 1965

Mrs. Coleman, distinguished members of the Women's Eastern Shore
Society, Reverend clergy, and ladies and gentlemen:

I'm delighted to once again have the pleasure of being here with
you and I regret exceedingly that Mrs. Tawes was unable to accompany
me. She had a commitment of long standing which she was unable to
postpone but she did request that I convey to you her very best
wishes. It is always relaxing for me to break away from what has
been a rather exhausting official schedule to exchange pleasantries with
individuals who share my great love and affection for the Eastern Shore.

In recent times, there have been those who have tended to minimize
the importance of the Eastern Shore to Maryland and, for a time,
I was beginning to think that Eastern Shore governors—like the whoop-
ing crane—were destined for extinction. This fear prompted a bit of
research on my part and I am happy to report to you that if future
Eastern Shore men and women continue to live and work and play in
the traditions of their forefathers, then the Eastern Shore will always
exercise broad influence in the public affairs of Maryland.

I have the happy distinction of being the 24th Governor of Maryland
from the Eastern Shore and, although some who differ with me politically
might find this a bit upsetting, I have also served longer as chief

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