April 21, 2017

For Immediate Release

Statement of Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin on the Passing of Former Prince George’s County Executive and Maryland Congressman Lawrence J. Hogan

Father of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Remembered for Courageous Vote Against Richard Nixon During Watergate Impeachment Proceedings

Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net

Upper Marlboro, MD – Yesterday, Governor Larry Hogan announced the passing of his father, former Prince George’s County Executive and U.S. Congressman Lawrence J. Hogan, at the age of 88.  Councilman Mel Franklin (D-District 9) issued the following statement:

“On behalf of my constituents and family, we extend our condolences and prayers to Governor Larry Hogan and his family on the passing of his father, former Prince George’s County Executive and Congressman Lawrence J. Hogan.  Congressman Hogan was a true profile in courage when, after an impassioned speech and against the wishes of his party, he was the only Republican on the House Judiciary Committee to vote for all three articles of impeachment against President Richard Nixon for covering up the Watergate scandal.  This stand helped our nation by shifting momentum in Congress toward impeachment, leading President Nixon to resign.  We honor him for his service to our country.”

Lawrence J. Hogan served as Prince George’s County Executive from 1978 to 1982 and U.S. Congressman (R-District 5) from 1969 to 1975.

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