HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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EXECUTIVE ORDER OF DECEMBER 20, 1979

01.01.1979.24

STATE OF MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

1979 CHRISTMAS COMMUTATIONS

WHEREAS, It is traditional at this time of year to commute,
consistent with the safety of the public, the sentences
of certain inmates in the State and local correctional
systems; and

WHEREAS, Each of the following inmates has served at least
50% of his or her sentence and is due to be released
within 90 days of the date of this Order; and

WHEREAS, These inmates are now in the custody of the
Commissioner of Correction for the State of Maryland or
the local authority of the city jail or the several
county detention centers; and

WHEREAS, Having personally considered the recommendations
of the Commissioner of Correction and the local
authorities which have been made to me;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, HARRY HUGHES, GOVERNOR OF MARYLAND,
HAVING THOUGHT PROPER THE EXTENSION OF SUCH CLEMENCY IN
THE FOLLOWING CASES, DO, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY
VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF MARYLAND,
HEREBY GRANT UNTO THE FOLLOWING PERSONS A COMMUTATION
OF THE REMAINDER OF THEIR SENTENCES AS IMPOSED FOR THE
TERMS, ON THE DATES, BY THE COURTS, AND IN THE PLACES
OF DETENTION INDICATED; AND DO HEREBY, DIRECT AND ORDER
THEIR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM FURTHER CONFINEMENT.

[Names and other information for the 286 inmates
available from the Secretary of State's office upon
request.]

EXECUTIVE ORDER OF JANUARY 7, 1980

01.01.1980.01
STATE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

WHEREAS, There is need for development of a more consistent
State policy with respect to physical development
decisions and local and State government policies and
regulations which impact upon them in order to relate