The Maryland Advisory Council on Historic Preservation*, met on February 29th, 2004 to consider demolition of the Odorite and voted unanimously to recommend as follows:

1. The Council has determined that the adverse effect that would result from demolition of the Odorite Building is not acceptable.
2. In recognition of the historic significance of the Odorite Building and the long standing public opposition to its proposed demolition, the Council asserts that preservation of the building is in the best interest of the citizens of the State of Maryland and that the University should make preservation of the Odorite Building a priority.
3. The Council, therefore, recommends that the University, in consultation with the Maryland Historical Trust and a qualified architectural firm with expertise in historic preservation, should develop and implement a design for the student center which combines new construction with adaptive use of the historic Odorite Building and/or the two facades of the building.

* Victor L. Hoskins, Chairman, Secretary, Department of Housing and Community Development
   Robert L. Flanagan, Secretary, Department of Transportation
   Audrey E. Scott, Secretary, Department of Planning
   Boyd K. Rutherford, Secretary, Department of General Services
   Julie Hallam, Assistant Attorney General
   David Bilck, HUD, Federal Historic Preservation Office
   Richard Wagner, Goucher College, Historic Preservation Program
   Harry Swartz, Consultant