Former Virginia Gov. Gerald Baliles dies at 79

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Source: WTOP

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia Gov. Gerald Baliles, a Democrat known as the “transportation governor” and for his work to clean up the Chesapeake Bay and increase foreign trade, died Tuesday. He was 79.

Read more: https://wtop.com/virginia/2019/10/former-virginia-gov-gerald-baliles-dies-at-79/

[JoeOtterbein]

1. A clip from the article:

Baliles also committed Virginia to an ambitious cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay while in office and later continued his conservation efforts. His book “Preserving the Chesapeake Bay” was a call to arms to keep the bay cleanup going

“I hope it serves as a reminder to all readers that the bay is a resource that cannot be turned on and off like a faucet” but needs continual care, Baliles said “It is a natural treasure that should be preserved.”

[warrior1]

2. That's the fourth democrat to die in so many days.

[salin]

3. I only lived in Virginia few about 3 years. During that time Baliles was the Gov.

I remember him as a solid governor, whose lt governor, Douglas Wilder went on to run and win as his successor.

RIP Gov. and peace to your family and loved ones.

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4. Adding a link:

Obituaries
Gerald Baliles, moderate Virginia governor who was ‘boldly cautious,’ dies at 79