versity. He joined Wineland Enterprises—a chain
of motion picture theaters and closed-circuit tele-
vision operations established by his father in 1929
—upon discharge from the U.S. Navy after
World War II. Today Mr. Wineland serves as
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the corporation's vice-president and treasurer.
Upon moving into Prince George's County in
1957, Mr. Wineland immediately became involved
in civic and political activities. He has been an
active participant in the affairs of, among others,
the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Le-
gion, the Lions Club, Fort Washington Methodist
Church, Prince George's Board of Trade, Prince
George's Chamber of Commerce, and the Fort
Washington Democratic Club. He was an alter-
nate delegate to the Democratic Convention in
1972 and a delegate to the 1976 and 1980 Con-
ventions in New York City.
Mr. Wineland served in the House of Delegates
and the Maryland State Senate from 1963 until
his appointment to his present position. He serves
on the Governor's Executive Council, the Cabi-
net, the Environmental Council, and the State
Board of Canvassers. He was appointed by the
Governor as liaison with the State's veterans and
firemen and is a member of the Maryland Rural
Affairs Council.
Mr. Wineland has served as Secretary of State
since 1971. During his tenure the duties of the of-
fice have increased dramatically. Mr. Wineland is
a member and past president of the National As-
sociation of Secretaries of State.
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