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"Chuck" Short</span></span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;border-spacing: 0'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:6.75pt 0in 4.5pt 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr id=abe-section-row-46e3a063-4c95-4590-b293-4f3a620a26db><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=abe-column-block-03f94fbd-bb5d-48be-a543-7511f12ec395-outlook-only><div><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='max-width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=600 valign=top style='width:6.25in;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div id=abe-column-block-03f94fbd-bb5d-48be-a543-7511f12ec395><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr id=abe-section-row-e64ada8a-4450-4cea-8d6d-62ec3e053373><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=abe-column-block-9416a96b-4948-40d5-b8c2-ca3c73c9e72d-outlook-only><div><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='max-width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=600 valign=top style='width:6.25in;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div id=abe-column-block-9416a96b-4948-40d5-b8c2-ca3c73c9e72d><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 18, 2026\u2014</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González made the following statement after learning of the death of Charles L. "Chuck" Short. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>\u201cThe Council is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Chuck Short, a lifelong public servant, visionary community leader, educator, mentor and friend. His dedication to our community and commitment to making Montgomery County an outstanding place to live is remembered by everyone who knew him. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>\u201cToday the Council reflects on Mr. Shorts\u2019 incredible legacy of public service dating back more than 50 years in Montgomery County government serving as a special assistant, Department of Human Resources director, Department of Health and Human Services director and more. Until his retirement, Mr. Short served under every Montgomery County executive since the office was first established. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>\u201cHe was inducted into the Montgomery County Human Rights Hall of Fame in 2022, recognized for his dedication to County residents and commitment to improving health outcomes for children, youth and families. Beyond his immense dedication to public service, he is remembered warmly for his compassion and willingness to help others. His mentorship has guided and inspired generations of government and nonprofit leaders. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>\u201cWe extend our deepest condolences to his wife Maureen, his children and his entire family. As we keep them in our thoughts and prayers, may Chuck\u2019s legacy continue to serve as a guiding light for us all.\u201d <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'># # #<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr id=abe-section-row-07319541-2803-40f4-9f8b-784d0c50daa0><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=abe-column-block-603e3ca6-77c0-42c2-8d9b-3fd0b88979e8-outlook-only><div><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='max-width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top 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