Archive for: May, 2011

“Jim Donovan’s Most Lasting Contribution”

May 19 2011 Published by under Senator James H Donovan

When Senator James H. Donovan passed away in 1990, Ralph J. Marino, a senate majority leader, said “Jim Donovan’s most lasting contribution will be in the area of education, where he assured that quality and affordable education was this state’s top priority.”

Indeed, Senator James Donovan is well known for his fourteen years as the chairman of the Senate Education Committee. However, Donovan also contributed to the state and the country in other ways. He served as the chairman of the Committee on Roads and Public Works as well as the Committee on Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control. He fought teenage illiteracy and pregnancy, and served two tours of duty in World War II as a marine, as well.

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Technology and Senator James Donovan

May 04 2011 Published by under Senate Work, Senator James H Donovan

Senator James H. Donovan is known for his many accomplishments in the education sector of New York State. During his time in the role, Senator Donovan understood that technology was and would continue gaining momentum through the following years. He observed that many people were losing jobs as a result of the lack of knowledge in technological fields, and so worked to incorporate modern technology into the school curriculum.

As part of the effort, Senator Donovan also raised funds in support of various programs, including RATPAC (Reading Achievement Through Publishing Activites), Starlab planetariums, TNT (Technologies Network Ties) and more.

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