PAUL REED SMITH DAY DECLARED BY MARYLAND GOVERNOR P RS Guitars has announced that Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared August
creativity — leading PRS to become a pillar of both manufacturing excellence and heart- led service in our state. I am proud to call Paul Reed Smith a friend and a partner in our work to make this Maryland’s Decade.” “We are thrilled to see Paul Reed Smith once again honored for his impactful work in building PRS Guitars,” said Bev Fowler, PRS Guitars director of artist and community relations. “While our core mission is to craft the finest musical instruments possible, PRS is far more than a manufacturing company. We are part of a passionate and close-knit community — made up of employees, deal- ers, fellow manufacturers, and artists — all united in our commitment to keeping music alive in the world. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Governor Moore and his team for recognizing our contributions to both Maryland and the global music and business industries.” {prsguitars.com}
22, 2025, as Paul Reed Smith Day across the state. Smith founded his company PRS Guitars in Annapolis 40 years ago, and it has since grown to be the largest private, full-time employer in Queen Anne’s County and provides some of the world’s most re- nowned musicians with instruments. On this day in 1985, the first PRS guitar was officially completed and put in a case in PRS Guitars’ original Annapolis factory. In Annapolis this afternoon, Gov. Moore presented an official proclamation to Paul Reed Smith at the Maryland State House. “Declaring Paul Reed Smith Day is about more than honoring a business, it’s also about honoring a Maryland legacy that con- tinues to inspire,” Gov. Moore said. “For 40 years, Paul and his team have shown us what it means to build with vision and
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