Frances Hughes Glendening
| Frances Hughes Glendening | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Maryland | |
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In office January 18, 1995 – November 19, 2001[1] | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Donoho Hughes |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer Crawford Glendening |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 (age 64–65)[1] |
| Political party | Democratic, after 25 years as Republican[2] |
| Spouse(s) | Parris Glendening (November 21, 1976 – November 19, 2001)[3] |
| Relations | George R. Hughes, Jr. (Maryland state senator);[4] Patricia Hughes[1] |
| Children | Raymond[1] |
| Residence | University Park, Maryland[5] |
| Alma mater | Allegany High School (1969);[6] University of Maryland, College Park[1] (1974, 1977);[7] Columbus School of Law[6] (1986)[7] |
| Profession | FEC Legal and Policy Advisor[1] (1985–2006);[6] Chief Executive Officer of Jobs for America’s Graduates—District of Columbia (since 2006)[6] |
Frances Anne Hughes Glendening (born 1951)[8] is a former First Lady of Maryland. She was married to former Maryland Governor Parris Glendening, whom she divorced while he was governor.[3]
As first lady, Glendening did much toward promoting the history of the state's accomplished women,[6][7] and opening Maryland's official gubernatorial home, Government House, to the public.[5]
Glendening's official portrait, painted by Aaron Shikler,[5][9] was unveiled on June 24, 2004.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Frances Hughes Glendening bio". www.msa.md.gov. Maryland State Archives. September 26, 2006. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ↑ Abramowitz, Michael (August 27, 1996). "Once-Bipartisan Glendenings Together in Party Affiliation; Governor's Wife Leaves GOP, Citing Platform". highbeam.com (The Washington Post). Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- 1 2 Sunnucks, Mike (November 19, 2001). "Md. Governor, first lady divorce". washington.bizjournals.com. Washington Business Journal. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ↑ Heagy, Christopher (June 17, 1999). "Sons and Daughters Talk about Growing Up with Dad". bayweekly.com. New Bay Times. Archived from the original on March 21, 2006. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- 1 2 3 Martin, Sandra (May 8, 2003). "Mothers, Heroes and First Ladies". bayweekly.com. New Bay Enterprises. Archived from the original on September 30, 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Frances Hughes Glendening". whilbr.org. Western Maryland Regional Library. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- 1 2 3 "Frances Hughes Glendening extended bio". msa.md.gov. Maryland State Archives. September 26, 2006. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ↑ "Glendening's Inaugural Address". washingtonpost.com. The Washington Post. January 20, 1999. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ↑ "Frances Hughes Glendening". msa.md.gov. Maryland State Archives. March 10, 2005. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
| Honorary titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Patricia Donoho Hughes |
First Lady of Maryland January 18, 1995 – November 19, 2001 |
Succeeded by Jennifer Crawford Glendening |
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