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haps it should have been added, "within his own time. " Such was the
political fate of William Preston Lane, Jr.

But, I believe that Governor Lane understood that in time his pro-
grams would be vindicated, his vision appreciated, his record honored.
Much of the progress that he generated was intangible, for the Lane
administration was preoccupied with recovery, with shoring up the
past and building foundations for the future. Yet one great, tangible
monument stood to honor this man who dared to "dream the im-
possible dream" — and Governor Lane cherished this steel and con-
crete symbol of all he had accomplished.

It is told that shortly after his defeat for a second term, he took
several members of his staff on a boat ride. As the State Yacht sailed
beneath the Bay bridge where the superstructure was grandly rising,
he surveyed the massive expanse of steel with great pride and emotion.
With tears in his eyes, he told those closest to him, "That's one thing
they can't take away from Pres Lane. "

In that hour, he knew that recognition, appreciation and gratitude
— like progress and the future — were inevitable. Present and future
generations will recognize his name and remember — above all else —
that it was Governor William Preston Lane's vision that united Mary-
land's shores.

Today, in renaming this great span — The William Preston Lane,
Jr., Memorial Bridge — we formally and officially commemorate his
wisdom, strength and courage. In this act his State pays him honor
long overdue. Even more, today Maryland acknowledges and assures
at last — in name as well as in spirit — that the first Bay bridge "is
one thing that they can't take away from Pres Lane. "

REMARKS AT PRESENTATION OF PRESIDENT'S "E"
AWARD TO BALTIMORE AIRCOIL COMPANY, JESSUP

November 14, 1967

The "E" Award has a proud and versatile history. In war and more
recently in peace this pennant of Excellence has symbolized the pub-
lic sector's recognition and honor of the private sector's contribution
to our economy and national well-being. This award attests to our
fundamental faith in free enterprise; our confidence that commerce
pursued for private interest can best serve the public interest; that
profit for the individual can generate progress for society.