Archive for: September, 2011

James Donovan: Education and Beyond

Sep 22 2011 Published by under Senator James H Donovan

Senator James Donovan is remembered as a “man of the people.” Having served as the chairman of the Senate Education Committee for fourteen years, Jim Donovan made various contributions in the field of education, including numerous programs to reduce illiteracy as well as to bring technological training into the school curriculum.

Before his role with the Senate Education Committee, James Donovan also served as the chairman of the Committee on Roads and Public Works and the Committee on Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control. He battled teenage pregnancy, and when he passed away, several institutes were named in his memory.

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Senator Donovan’s Educational Endeavors

Sep 12 2011 Published by under Senator James H Donovan

During his lifetime, Senator James H. Donovan was instrumental in working for the advancement of good education for children and teens.  When he passed away in 1990, it was a loss to the world of education.  He understood the importance of teens focusing on getting a good education and worked hard to fight against illiteracy and pregnancy of teens.  Donovan figured that with a good education, it was less likely these individuals would fall into these pitfalls and thus turn the direction of their lives around.

Senator James H. Donovan’s death was described as a “tremendous loss” by Ralph J. Marino, the governor of New York at the time.  This wasn’t surprising given his many roles, which included being the chairman of the Senate Education Committee; a position he held for 14 years.  It was also Donovan who established the New York City School Construction Authority which was able to battle successfully against many obstacles new schools usually had to face.

Even 11 years after his death, James Donovan’s commitment, dedication and success within the education framework has not been forgotten.

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