Ben Cardin: “Maryland is proud to honor its sons and daughters whose accomplishments touch the lives of others. We are particularly…”

“Maryland is proud to honor its sons and daughters whose accomplishments touch the lives of others. We are particularly elated when an individual's talents and achievements are recognized throughout the Nation and beyond. Chaplain Barry C. Black is one such Marylander, born and raised with five sisters and two brothers in Baltimore by a prudent and faithful mother, Pearline Black. He has penned his life story in a recent book titled, ``From the Hood to the Hill, `` stating that, ``in spite of unpromising beginnings, my siblings and I bucked the statistics and turned out fine (O)ne of the boys even became a two-star Navy admiral and the first African-American Navy chief of chaplains. Later, he was selected as the sixty-second chaplain of the United States Senate. I am that child.'' These are but a few of the stellar accomplishments in a life that serves as inspiration for us all.”