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Chesapeake Bay's water quality, signing a regional
agreement to curb pollution. The early effort was
rewarded by preliminary study results suggesting
that the Bay could make a quicker recovery than
previously thought. A new Department of the
Environment, created by the Governor, helped
companies comply with clean air regulations and
federal water standards.

As Mayor of Baltimore City for 15 years,
Governor Schaefer initiated a highly innovative
urban rejuvenation program, drawing on the
resources of federal, State and local governments
and the private sector. These initiatives led to a
widespread revitalization of Baltimore's
neighborhoods and to the city's emergence as a
major tourist center. The effort, combined with
other city programs implemented by Mr. Schaefer,
created jobs for 200,000 unemployed
Baltimoreans, including many veterans, needy
mothers, and young people. The programs
attracted 1.2 billion dollars in new investments that
tripled the city's tax base and retained 39,500
industrial jobs.

As Mayor, Mr. Schaefer earned acclaim as one of
America's most effective urban executives. He also
has received eight honorary doctorates. National
trade journals, fraternal organizations, civic and
service clubs, health and welfare agencies, and
neighborhood improvement associations all have
paid him the highest tribute.

He was the fifth person in the nation to receive
the "Distinguished Public Service Award" from
Brandeis University along with Eleanor Roosevelt,
Chief Justice Earl Warren, Wacergate Prosecutor
Leon Jaworski, and Speaker of the House Thomas
"Tip" O'Neill.

William Donald Schaefer believes that
leadership is set by personal example. 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 dislocated workers and their
families, he marshalled State forces and headed for

Allegany County Together with his top advasors
and the Maryland Congressional delegation,
Governor-elect Schaefer devised a plan of State and
federal action that resulted in the corporation's
decision to keep its headquarters in
Cumberland—saving 600 jobs in an economically
depressed ares.

Governor Schaefer, a life-long resident of
Maryland, was born in West- Baltimore on
November 2,1921, to William Henry and Tululu
Irene Schaefer. 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
administering 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 earned a
Master of Laws degree from the University of
Baltimore and later formed a general practice law
firm with two colleagues. With a keen concern for
city planning and housing in Baltimore, he took a
leadership role in citizen associations. His
community involvement propelled him to a sear on
the Baltimore City Council in 1955.

In 1967, Mr. Schaefer decided to venture into
citywide politics and ran a successful campaign for
Council President. Four years later, mustering
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.

He first was inaugurated as the chief executive
of the Stare on January 21, 1987. His second
inauguration was January 16, 1991.