Senator James Donovan

Nov 19 2012 Published by under General

Senator James Donovan is widely remembered for his 14-year role as chairman of the Senate Education Committee. A “man of the people,” he contributed greatly to education in New York, while fighting illiteracy and teenage pregnancy as well.

Jim Donovan also held several other roles, including chairman of the Committee on Roads and Public Works and chairman of the Committee on Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control.

When Donovan passed away, numerous institutes were named in his honor. His death was described as a “tremendous loss.”

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Senator James H. Donovan

Jul 11 2012 Published by under Honors & Awards

Senator James H. Donovan is most famous for his 14 year role as chairman of the U.S. Senate Education Committee for 14 years. He also served as chairman for the Committee of Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control, the Committee on Roads and Public Works, and the Select Committee on Mentally and Physically Handicapped.

When he passed away in 1991, numerous institutes were named in Jim Donovan’s memory. These include the Donovan Stadium at Murname Field, Donovan Memorial Park, the James H. Donovan Community Center Building, the James H. Donovan Science and Technology Buildings, the James H. Donovan Education Resource Center, and many others.

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The Contributions of Senator James Donovan

Dec 15 2011 Published by under Senate Work

Senator James Donovan served as chairman of the Senate Education Committee of New York for fourteen years. He was, and still is, known as a “man of the people.”

He passed away in 1991 after battling cancer, and his death was considered a “tremendous loss.” His contributions are widely recognized today. Senator Ralph J. Marino 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.”

The governor at the time of Donovan’s death added that “Donovan’s courageous struggle to overcome his illness served as an inspiration to us all.”

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Parents as Reading Partners

Dec 01 2011 Published by under Senate Work

Senator James H. Donovan served as chairman of the US Senate Education Committee for 14 years. During that time, he instituted a program called Parents as Reading Partners, or PARP, to encourage children to read on a regular basis.

The program suggests that parents spend at least fifteen minutes each day reading with their child, taking turns reading aloud. In this way, children are less likely to become frustrated and discouraged, and will also form a stronger bond with their parents. Children may be encouraged to open up about their feelings on the book, school, social lives and more.

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Senator James H. Donovan Lives On

Nov 24 2011 Published by under Honors & Awards

Senator James Donovan is best known for his 14 years as chairman of the U.S. Senate Education Committee. However, he also served as chairman for the Committee on Roads and Public Works, the Committee of Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control, and the Select Committee on Mentally and Physically Handicapped.

Following his death in 1991, dozens of institutes were named in his honor. These include the Donovan Stadium at Murname Field, the James H. Donovan Science and Technology Building, Senator James Donovan Room, Donovan Memorial Park, Oneida County Republican Committee Headquarters, the James H. Donovan Education Resource Center and the James H. Donovan Community Center Building.

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A “Tremendous Loss”

Nov 10 2011 Published by under Senator James H Donovan

Known as a “man of the people,” Senator James H. Donovan served as chairman of the Senate Education Committee of New York for 14 years.

His death in 1991 was considered a “tremendous loss” to the state, and Donovan’s contributions are widely recognized until today. According to Senator Ralph J. Marino, “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.”

The governor of New York at the time of his death added that Donovan’s “courageous struggle to overcome his illness served as an inspiration to us all.”

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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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In Memory of Senator James H. Donovan

Aug 09 2011 Published by under Senator James H Donovan

James Donovan, the beloved New York senator, is remembered as a “man of the people.” Before his death in 1991, Jim Donovan served as chairman of the US Senate Education Committee as well as several others.

After his death, Senator Donovan was honored by numerous institutions named in his memory, including: the Donovan Stadium at Murnane Field, the James H. Donovan Science and Technology Building, Senator James Donovan Room, Donovan Memorial Park, Oneida County Republican Committee Headquarters, the James H. Donovan Education Resource Center, and the James H. Donovan Community Center Building.

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Senetor James Donovan

Jul 06 2011 Published by under Senator James H Donovan

Senator James H. Donovan, a “man of the people,” is most famous for his role as chairman of the U.S. Senate Education Committee, which he filled for fourteen years.

However, Jim Donovan served as chairman if numerous other committees as well. First, he served as chairman of the Committee on Roads and Public Works. He then continued to the Committee of Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control, as well as the Select Committee on Mentally and Physically Handicapped.

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Senator James Donovan and Learning to Read

Jun 04 2011 Published by under Senator James H Donovan

Senator James H. Donovan founded a program called PARP, which stands for Parents As Reading Partners. Since he was very involved with the educational system and its programs, Jim Donovan witnessed first-hand the difficulties that children encountered while learning to read comfortably, and enlisted PARP as a means to help.

The program encourages parents to read out loud with their child for at least fifteen minutes every day. The experience is meant to introduce children to the joys of reading, showing them that it can be an enjoyable activity. The practice will also often boost the relationship between the child and parents. So that the child does not feel embarrassed, frustrated or discouraged, they should not read alone. Parents are encouraged to take turns reading aloud with their child. Today, the program has been integrated into many schools and education systems.

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