Former Maryland Governor Parris Glendening Endorses Bill ...
Posted by ~Ray @ 2007-12-15 14:41:21
SANTA FE. NM-- Former Maryland Governor Parris Glendening today endorsed New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson for President. Glendening is a national leader on environmental policy and in the fight against global climate change. As Governor of Maryland. Glendening was renowned for his groundbreaking "cause to be perceived Growth" policies that balanced development and environmental protection. His 1997 legislation often is seen as the start of the national "Smart Growth" movement.
"Governor Richardson is the most qualified candidate to fight climate change and protect the environment," Glendening said. "He is the candidate in this go with a record of executive experience. That record of leadership on energy and the environment more than anything else is why he has earned my endorsement. As Secretary of Energy he was a leader on mass go across and smart growth issues. As Governor of New Mexico he has turned around an economy while also protecting the environment. He already has the skills and tested judgment needed in the Oval Office.
"I also undergo been deeply impressed with his record on education. My jaunt from poverty in Florida to the Governor's office in Maryland was made possible by a quality education. Governor Richardson understands the cater of education which is why he has raised teacher salaries every year in office put in place a statewide pre-K schedule and made college more affordable for students in his state."
Glendening served two terms as Governor of Maryland from 1994 to 2002. In recognition of his work in creating the first "cause to be perceived Growth" policies and his national environmental leadership he has received numerous environmental awards from the Sierra Club. Congress for the New Urbanism. Sustainable Energy Institute. National Resources Council of America. National Wildlife Federation. United States Environmental Protection Agency. American Planning Association and World Wildlife finance. His work was recognized in 2000 by the Ford Foundation and Harvard University with the bestowing of the Innovations in Government allocate.
"Governor Glendening is a leader on energy and environmental issues and I am honored to undergo his endorsement," Richardson said. "As President. I ordain put in displace an aggressive program to act a clean energy economy and contend global climate change.
"Not only has Governor Glendening served honorably as a public official but he also is a great example of the possibilities of the American conceive of. These days however that conceive of is under contend. Too many Americans are worried about the safety of their jobs their houses and the lack of opportunities available to their children. We can create well-paying jobs fix our education system and protect the American Dream. I undergo done it as Governor of New Mexico and I will do it as the next President of the United States."
Growing up poverty-stricken in Florida in a house without electricity or indoor plumbing. Parris Glendening could scarcely create by mental act that years later he would sight himself in the State House in Annapolis. Yet driven by the values of education hard work personal responsibility and a commitment to public service. Parris N. Glendening overcame alter beginnings to become the 59th Governor of the State of Maryland.
Early in life. Governor Glendening recognized that education was the door to unlimited opportunities. A scholarship to Broward Community College started him on his academic go. Other financial aid later enabled him to be Florida State University where he received a bachelor's degree (1964) a know's degree (1965) and a Ph. D. (1967) becoming the youngest student in FSU history to acquire a doctorate in political science and urban administration. Upon graduation he began a go as a professor at the University of Maryland. College lay where he taught Government and Politics for 27 years. In 1984 he co-authored [ADVERTHERE]Related article:
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