‘She Cared About Us’: Del. Carolyn J.B. Howard, a Thoughtful Mentor, Dies at 87
Howard served nearly 30 years in the Maryland House and was remembered as a mentor and steady voice by colleagues.
- Carolyn J.B. Howard, a longtime Prince George's County delegate who served in the Maryland House of Delegates for nearly 30 years, died Sept. 19 at age 87.
- During her tenure, Howard served on the House Ways and Means Committee from 1993 to 2019 and rose to deputy speaker pro tem, chairing both the Legislative Black Caucus and House Democratic Caucus.
- Colleagues recalled Howard as 'learned and level-headed,' while former Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III credited her mentorship with elevating his public career in Annapolis.
- Services are set for Tuesday, Oct. 6 at First Baptist Church of Highland Park in Landover, with visitation at 10 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m.
- Known for pragmatic leadership, Howard often advised colleagues using the phrase, 'When the horse is dead, dismount,' to encourage moving past difficult legislative battles and focusing on achievable goals.
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