Background
Hughes, Harry Roe was born on November 13, 1926 in Easton, Maryland, United States. Son of Jonathan Longfellow and Helen (Roe) Hughes.
Hughes, Harry Roe was born on November 13, 1926 in Easton, Maryland, United States. Son of Jonathan Longfellow and Helen (Roe) Hughes.
Bachelor of Science, University Maryland, 1949. Doctor Public Laws (honorary), University Maryland, 1987. Bachelor of Laws, George Washington University, 1952.
Doctor of Laws, University Baltimore, 1985. Doctor of Laws, Morgan State University, Baltimore, 1987.
Member Maryland House Delegates, Annapolis, 1955-1959, Maryland State Senate, Annapolis, 1959-1970. Secretary Maryland Department Transportation, Baltimore, 1971-1977. Governor State of Maryland, Annapolis, 1979-1987.
Chairman board directors Maryland Families for Stem Cell Research. President Harry R. Hughes Center Agro-Ecology, Queenstown, Maryland.
Member Chesapeake Bay Trust, 1995—2003. Board regents University Maryland System, 1996—2000. Chairman Blue Ribbon Citizens Pfiesteria Commission, 1997, Maryland Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission, 1999—2003.
Member Committee to Establish the Maryland Survivors Scholarship Fund, 2001—2002. Member Maryland State Bar Association.
Married Patricia Ann Donoho, June 30, 1951 (deceased January 20, 2010). Children: Ann, Elizabeth.