Bernie Fowler
American politician and environmental advocate
Born
1924
101 years ago
Died
December 12th, 2021
3 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a Maryland State Senator and championed environmental protection efforts. Advocated for clean waterways and engaged in significant initiatives to restore the Patuxent River. Also played a prominent role in the legislative process related to ecological preservation and sustainability policies.
Served in the Maryland State Senate for 24 years
Introduced legislation to protect the Patuxent River
Advocated for environmental conservation policies
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