"Do it now!" Government under his administra-
tion will be responsive and accountable to all citi-
zens of Maryland.

William Donald Schaefer believes that leader-
ship is set by personal example and by daily dem-
onstration of the kind of commitment expected
from others. In December 1986, shortly before he
took office, Governor-Elect Schaefer learned of
the proposed closing of a major corporation in
Western Maryland. In an attempt to save jobs and
to help displaced workers and their families, he
immediately marshalled state forces and headed
for Allegany County. Together with his top advi-
sors and the Maryland Congressional delegation,
Governor-Elect Schaefer devised a plan of state
and federal action to meet the needs of the com-
pany and its employees. As a result, the corpora-
tion decided to keep its headquarters in Cumber-
land—saving 600 jobs. Governor Schaefer is now
moving ahead on a long-term strategy to attract
new business to the area.

Governor Schaefer, a life-long resident of Mary-
land, was bom in West Baltimore on November 2,
1921, to William Henry and Tululu Irene Schae-
fer. Educated in Baltimore's public schools, he
graduated from Baltimore City College in 1939
and from the University of Baltimore Law School
in 1942.

His legal career put on hold by U.S. entry into
World War II, Mr. Schaefer joined the Army,
achieved officer rank, and took charge of adminis-
tering military hospitals both in England and on

the Continent. After his tour of duty, he remained
in the U.S. Army Reserves and retired in 1979
with the rank of Colonel.

After the war, Governor Schaefer resumed his
legal career, practicing real estate law. He went
on to earn a Master of Laws degree from the Uni-
versity of Baltimore and later formed a general
practice law firm with two colleagues. It was dur-
ing this time that Mr. Schaefer entered the public
arena in a major, sustained fashion. His keen con-
cern for city planning and housing in Baltimore
prompted him to take a leadership role in citizen
associations. His community involvement pro-
pelled him to a seat on the Baltimore City Coun-
cil in 1955.

In 1967, rather than seek a fourth term as a
Councilman, Mr. Schaefer decided to venture into
citywide politics and run for Council President.
His bid was successful. Four years later, muster-
ing both business and neighborhood support, Mr.
Schaefer convincingly won promotion to the city's
top job. He was inaugurated as Baltimore's Mayor
on December 7, 1971, and served four consecutive
terms until he was elected Governor.

On January 21, 1987, William Donald Schaefer
was inaugurated as the chief executive of the
state. He has pledged to move decisively on four
major fronts: education, economic development,
transportation, and helping people in need.