FREDERICK GEORGE HEINZE, III November 7, 1933 - July 27, 1990 Admitted to the Maryland Bar September 11, 1974

In 1974 the House Judiciary Committee adopted three Articles of Impeachment charging Richard M. Nixon with Obstruction of Justice, Failure to Uphold Laws and Refusal to Produce Materials Subpoenaed by Committee; on August 9th Richard M. Nixon announced his resignation as President of the United States becoming the first President to do so and on the same day Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as 38th President of the United States; in 1974 the population of the United States was 213,853,928 and the cost of a first-class stamp rose to $.10 on March 2, 1974; Oklahoma was the National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Champion; Charles Lindbergh and Ed Sullivan died.

On September 11, 1974, in Annapolis, Maryland, Frederick George Heinze, III, signed his name to page 332 of the Maryland Court of Appeals Test Book certifying to his admission to the practice of law before all Courts in the State of Maryland.

Mr. Heinze, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 7, 1933 and grew up on a farm in St. Joseph, Michigan. He came to the Washington area to attend Georgetown Preparatory School. He was a 1956 graduate of Georgetown University, and a 1959 graduate of Georgetown University Law School. Mr. Heinze shortly thereafter passed the District of Columbia Bar in 1960 and began his legal practice associating with private law firms in the D. C. area ultimately developing a concentration and expertise in Labor and Employment law.

In April, 1965, Mr. Heinze purchased the historic Sarum Manor House and farm in Charles County near Newport, Maryland. After renovations he and his wife, the former Mary Ellen O'Neal, and their seven children, Mary Kayne, Catherine Anna, Megan Marie, Gretchen Eileen, George, Ralph and Chris took up residence in 1969.

It was in the acquisition of Sarum that Mr. Heinze first made the acquaintance of F. DeSales Mudd who did the legal work in connection with the Sarum purchase and other land acquisitions in which Mr. Heinze participated at the time. In addition to a love of Charles County, Mr. Mudd and Mr. Heinze shared a fervor for the "Republic Party". After his relocation to Charles County, Mr. Heinze was President of the Charles County Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Economic Development Commission of Charles County. He was also a member of the National Labor Relations Board and was a Republican fundraiser in Montgomery and Charles County.

In addition, Mr. Heinze served on the Board of Trustees of Trinity College in Washington, D.C. and was instrumental in re-establishing the historic Carmelite Monastery in Port Tobacco, Maryland.

Mr. Heinze was a past board member of Congressional County Club in Bethesda, Maryland, and Hawthorne County Club in La Plata, where he frequently won Club championships. He was a member of the Maryland Golf Association and was a scratch golfer from his high school days.

In 1974, Mr. Heinze joined the Law Firm of Mudd, Mudd & Munday, and the firm name was changed to Mudd, Mudd, Munday & Heinze. In his initial employment interview, prior to associating with the firm, he was asked if he knew how to "replevin a pig", a task sometimes confronting a country lawyer when someone refuses to return personal property of another. Mr. Heinze's response was he knew he could BBQ it and he was certain he could protect the pig's employment rights, but the "replevin process" would require research. Mr. Heinze brought to Mudd, Mudd, Munday and Heinze numerous clients from the Metropolitan area and provided the firm with the expertise to address labor and employment law issues of existing clients. From Mr. Heinze's perception, the transition from a Washington, D.C. practice to a country law practice not only meant a reduction in commuting time to get to work, but also an ability to park his vehicle for "free", which he found to be a much valued benefit. He did often comment however, knowing that he missed regular lunches at the "Palm Restaurant" with his more prosperous clients.

Mr. Heinze bought to the practice of law in La Plata an enthusiasm, a mind set and a resiliency that was reflected in his warm personality. He had a "presence" that uplifted all who came in contact with him. These attributes served him well in his other endeavors. In addition to practicing law, he acquired and developed real estate investment property, and founded a food service franchise, Pizza Hot Line, which is currently owned and operated by two of his sons, with locations in Charles and St. Mary's Counties. The Pizza Hot Line franchises have provided part time jobs for many of the children and young adults of southern Maryland. From the business' inception, Mr. Heinze grew tomatoes on his farm that found their way into the successful Italian fare served to so many of Charles County's citizens over the last twenty years. It was these diverse interests that caused him to retire from the active practice of the law in 1978 to devote full time to his land development and food service projects.

Frederick George Heinze, III, passed away on July 27, 1990. His widow, Mary Ellen, continues to live at Sarum, and his children continue to carry on the family food service business and their father's interest in land development; a daughter is a member of the Bar of the Court of Appeals of Maryland.

The Frederick George Heinze, III, Golf Classic and Auction is held annually in Charles County to raise money to support the programs and humanitarian efforts of the American Red Cross and continues to preserve Mr. Heinze's legacy of community involvement.