[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 9, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S44]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              REMEMBERING WILLIAM T. ``BILL'' MAUGHLIN JR.

 Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the 
memory of the late William T. ``Bill'' Maughlin, Jr., who left an 
indelible mark on Baltimore City and the great State of Maryland 
through his lifelong dedication and service.
  Beginning his distinguished 30-year career as an employee of the 
Maryland Messenger, now Need It Now Courier of Maryland, Mr. Maughlin, 
affectionately known as ``Chef Bill,'' was constantly evolving in the 
ways he positively impacted the city and its residents. He then became 
a fundraiser for the Maryland Committee for Children, which advocated 
for improved childcare, and later transitioned to a food services 
manager and events planner for the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
  Mr. Maughlin remained focused on the growth and joy of his community, 
establishing several ventures with his partner Kevin Brown throughout 
the years. Together, they created many prominent Baltimore businesses, 
providing a second home and community meeting place for many. They 
cemented themselves as Baltimore business staples, notably including 
Nirvana, the city's first ``cafetorium'' at 1727 N. Charles St., where 
they hosted a performance by legendary actress and singer Eartha Kitt 
in 1993.
  In 2006, Mr. Maughlin's passion for community and art coalesced in 
the founding of the Station North Arts Cafe--SNAC--Gallery. At the 
suggestion of then-Maryland Institute College of Art President Fred 
Lazarus IV, it expanded in 2013 with the creation of Nancy by SNAC, a 
beloved local watering hole. Chef Bill's creative culinary pursuits, 
including an all-day breakfast menu featuring dishes like pulled pork 
barbecue and cornbread waffles, were a testament to his innovative 
spirit, his love for food, and his desire to nourish his community.
  I offer my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Maughlin's family for his 
service. His life will forever be remembered by his passionate 
leadership and mentorship of the Baltimore City community. His legacy 
is etched in the hearts of those he touched, and he will be deeply 
missed.

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