he could not be saved. He had been admitted to the hospital a month before complaining of chest pains, and two weeks prior due to a mild heart attack. Following his death, Tawes was reflected upon as a moderate and calm political figure. While publicly seen as weak due to his age and often indirect administration methods, Tawes was capable of pushing legislation through the General Assembly when necessary, though he was not always eager to do so. He was also capable of appealing to both sides of an issue by maintaining a moderate record. Before his death, Tawes noted his proudest accomplishments revolved around leaving a state government that was fiscally sound, and also for improving the education system and establishing community colleges. He is buried in Sunny Ridge Memorial Park in his hometown of Crisfield. Building dedications The Tawes State Office Building in Annapolis, Maryland. J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum in Crisfield, Maryland. Tawes Fine Arts Building at the University of Maryland, College Park. Tawes Theatre at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. J. Millard Tawes College Center at Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland The J. Millard Tawes Gymnasium on the campus of University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Tawes Hall at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland The Tawes Building, Spring Grove Hospital Center See also J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum References External links Tawes speeches, message and official papers 1959-67. From The Archives of Maryland 1894 births 1979 deaths Comptrollers of Maryland Democratic Party governors of Maryland People from Crisfield, Maryland State treasurers of Maryland 20th-century American politicians American United Methodists Bryant and Stratton College alumni 20th-century Methodists