Growing up poverty-stricken in Florida, in a house without
electricity or indoor plumbing, Parris Glendening could scarcely
imagine that years later he would find 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 humble 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.