This book is dedicated to the memory of Verda Welcome, the first Afro-American elected State Senator in America and an inspiration to a generation of political leaders.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
Foreword

I: History of the Women Legislators of Maryland 1965-1990

• Meeting the Challenge: 1965-1973
  
• The Caucus Takes Shape: 1974-1976
  
• Developing an Organizational Identity: 1976-1979
  
• Increasing in Numbers and Influence: 1980-1990

II: Today's Women Legislators of Maryland: The Model

• The Maryland General Assembly: The Big Picture
  
• The Women Legislators of Maryland: The Group Within
  
• Legislation: Setting the Agenda
  
• Appointments of Women in Government: A Proactive Approach
  
• Networking for Change: Providing a Focal Point for Maryland Women
  
• Organizational Structure
  

III: Conclusions

IV: Appendices

• Chronology
  
• Presidents: 1974-1997
  
• Women Members of the Maryland General Assembly: 1921-1990
  
• Executive Directors
  
• About the Authors
  

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