I am a lifelong Marylander who loves this state.  Every great experience, every great memory, every great moment I have ever had in my life, has happened right here, in Maryland.  …  The question isn't whether Maryland is a great state.  The question is:  What will we do, all of us, to reinvigorate this great state that we all love?  What will we do to ensure that our future is better than our present or our past?

We seek the freedom to compete without the undue burden of high taxes and bureaucratic regulations, which make us less competitive.  We seek opportunities to build better communities, better businesses, and better lives for ourselves, our children, and our children's children.  And most of all, we cherish both the freedom and opportunity to decide our future.  And today, we celebrate that freedom and opportunity.  What I envision for Maryland is not just an economic and fiscal recovery, but a rebirth of our spirit, and a renewed commitment to our common purpose.  …  One hundred years from now, I want Marylanders to say, "This was when Maryland's renaissance began."

I, Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr, Governor of the state of Maryland, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of Maryland, including but not limited to Title 14 and Section 13-702 of the Public Safety Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, declare that a state of emergency exists in Baltimore City, I call the Maryland National Guard into action and state service and hereby authorize the Maryland Emergency Management Agency or other appropriate state authority, during this emergency period, to engage, deploy, and coordinate available resources.

Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Hogan, Jr. (born 25 May 1956) is an American politician who currently serves as the 62nd Governor of Maryland, in office since January 2015.  A Republican, he was the founder and president of Hogan Companies, a commercial real estate brokerage firm.  Hogan took leave of his business in 2003 to serve as Secretary of Appointments in the Bob Ehrlich administration.  In 2011, Hogan founded the grassroots organisation Change Maryland.  In 2014, Hogan announced his candidacy for Governor of Maryland, and won the 2014 race.  On 22 June 2015, Hogan announced to the press that he has been diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive form of lymph node cancer.

Quotes

• Forty years ago, my dad gave up a safe seat in Congress to run for governor and, finally, forty years later, we're gonna have a Larry Hogan in the governor's mansion.
  • "Governor-elect Larry Hogan victory speech" (4 November 2014).

• Today's looting and acts of violence in Baltimore will not be tolerated.  In response, I have put the Maryland National Guard on alert so they can be in position to deploy rapidly as needed.  I strongly condemn the actions of the offenders who are engaged in direct attacks against innocent civilians, businesses and law enforcement officers.  There is a significant difference between protesting and violence and those committing these acts will be prosecuted under the fullest extent of the law.

  My thoughts and prayers go out to the men and women in uniform who are actively working to stem this violence and several who been injured in the line of duty.  These malicious attacks against law enforcement and local communities only betray the cause of peaceful citizens seeking answers and justice following the death of Freddie Gray.

  • "Statement From Governor Larry Hogan On Violence In Baltimore City" (27 April 2015).

• I, Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr, Governor of the state of Maryland, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of Maryland, including but not limited to Title 14 and Section 13-702 of the Public Safety Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, declare that a state of emergency exists in Baltimore City, I call the Maryland National Guard into action and state service and hereby authorize the Maryland Emergency Management Agency or other appropriate state authority, during this emergency period, to engage, deploy, and coordinate available resources.
  • "Declaration of Emergency" (27 April 2015).

• We are working around the clock to ensure Baltimore City remains at peace, as it has throughout the day.  The presence of the National Guard, Maryland State Police, and other law enforcement officials will continue in the days to come to ensure order is fully restored for the citizens of Baltimore.
  • "Governor Larry Hogan Mobilizes State Resources To Support Baltimore City Law Enforcement Response" (28 April 2015).

"Full Remarks: Governor Larry Hogan Announces Cancer Diagnosis"(22 June 2015)

A few days ago, I was diagnosed with cancer, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma, to be specific – which is a cancer of the lymph nodes.

• I called this press conference today to talk about a new challenge that i will face, a personal one – one that requires me, once again, to be an underdog and a fighter.  A few days ago, I was diagnosed with cancer, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma, to be specific – which is a cancer of the lymph nodes.
• I will face this challenge with the same energy and determination I've relied on to climb every hill and overcome every obstacle that I've faced in my life.
• Cancer – regardless of the type – is a disease that has touched every one of us through family or friends.  It is my hope that in being candid about my battle, that i will raise awareness that will ultimately benefit others.
• Over the coming months, I'll receive multiple treatments, I'll lose my hair, trim down a bit, but I will not stop working to change Maryland for the better.  I'll be working hard, and making the decisions the people of this state elected me to make.  …  With my faith, family, and friends, I know that I won't just beat this disease but I will be a better and stronger person and governor on the other side.

See also

• Lawrence Hogan, Hogan's father

External links

• Office of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan
• Campaign website
• Appearances on C-SPAN