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James H. Donovan: The Early Years

Sep 23 2010 Published by under Senator James H Donovan

Senator James H. Donovan served his district longer than any other state legislator.  He was committed to helping to raise the level of education in New York, and to many other important causes.

Jim Donovan grew up on a farm in Marcy, New York and served two tours of duty as a marine in World War II.  He first served in public office in 1959 when he was elected to the Chadwicks Board of Education.  From there, he became the New Hartford Town Councilman in 1961 and the Town Supervisor in 1963.  In 1965 he was elected to the Senate.

He was survived by his wife, Esther, by five sons and by two daughters.  He also had 14 grandchildren.

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Senator James H Donovan and the Americanism Award

Sep 15 2010 Published by under Senate Work, Senator James H Donovan

In 1972 Senator James H Donovan received the Americanism Award, Knights of Columbus, New York State Council.  Also known as the American Legion Post 694, this award is given to sites with Americanism in their themes.  Those receiving the award must have shown the United States of America very favorably as well as having shown strong authoring skills.    Many very distinguished honorees have received the Americanism Award in the past and it is indeed one of the organization’s “highest awards” given out.

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James H Donovan and the U.S. Senate Education Committee

Sep 08 2010 Published by under Senate Work, Senator James H Donovan

Today, the US Senate Education Committee is chaired by Senator Tom Harkin.  He was the Iowa representative for 35 years, having first been elected to the US House in 1974.  Representing Iowa’s Fifth Congressional District until 1984, Harkin challenged an incumbent Senator and won.  He became the first Iowa Democrat to win a fifth term in the Senate.  Today he chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.  Senator James H Donovan was named chairman of the US Senate Education Committee in 1977 which was probably what most gave him his prestige.  Hence various schools and educational institutes are named after him today.

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Senator James H Donovan Middle School

Sep 01 2010 Published by under Senator James H Donovan

Last year the Senator James H Donovan Middle School made AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress).  To do this, a school has to achieve certain levels of improvement as set out by the state of New York vis-à-vis student performance and other accountability measures.  This is under the No Child Left Behind program.    This school made that mark.

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Facilities Named for Senator James H Donovan

Aug 25 2010 Published by under Senator James H Donovan

The following facilities were named after Senator James H Donovan: Donovan Stadium at Murnane Field, James H. Donovan Science & Technology Building, James H. Donovan Education Resource Center, Donovan Memorial Park, Senator James H. Donovan Room, Oneida County Republican Committee Headquarters and the James H. Donovan Community Center Building.

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