“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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Institutes Named for Senator James Donovan

Apr 19 2011 Published by under Honors & Awards, Senate Work, Senator James H Donovan

A “man of the people,” Senator James Donovan influenced numerous aspects of New York’s education. Before his death, Jim Donovan served as chairman of the US Senate Education Committee for fourteen years, as well as chairman of a number of other committees.

When he passed away, Senator Donovan was recognized by various institutes named in his honor, such as 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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Sentator James Donovan’s Accomplishments

Mar 29 2011 Published by under Senate Work, Senator James H Donovan

Senator James Donovan is best known for his 14-year service as chairman of the Senate Education Committee of New York. However, James Donovan had many other roles as well, including chairman of both the Committee on Roads and Public Works, and the Committee on Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control. During his time as senator, Donovan also worked to reduce teenage pregnancy and promote literacy in teens throughout New York.

When he passed away at the age of 66, it was described as a “tremendous loss,” and the governor of New York added that Donovan’s “courageous struggle to overcome his illness served as an inspiration to us all.”

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Senator James Donovan’s Legacy

Mar 06 2011 Published by under Senate Work, Senator James H Donovan

James Donovan is best known for his role as New York State Senator, but he contributed his state and his country in many additional ways as well. He served as chairman of the Senate Education Committee, the chairman of the Committee on Roads and Public Works, and the Committee on Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control. He created the New York City School Construction Authority, and served two tours of duty as a marine in World War II as well.

When Senator James Donovan passed away, 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 the state’s top priority.”

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Senator James Donovan and Technological Education

Feb 18 2011 Published by under Senate Work, Senator James H Donovan

Senator James H Donovan understood that technology has become increasingly more important in the workplace. He observed that many people had no education in the field, and, as a result, they were losing their jobs. He then took it upon himself to encourage the integration of modern technology into the regular school curriculum.

Senator Donovan also raised funds for programs such as “Writing to Read,” “Writing to Write,” GERIS (Graphics Expression Reading Improvement System), TNT (Technologies Network Ties), RATPAC (Reading Achievement Through Publishing Activities) as well as “Starlab” planetariums which were transferred from school to school. He also supported the renovation of school libraries. Through his efforts Senator Donovan was able to successfully impact the technological education of his time.

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James H. Donovan: Chairman of the Senate Education Committee

Jan 20 2011 Published by under Senate Work, Senator James H Donovan

Senator James Donovan is likely most famous for his service as the chairman of the Senate Education Committee. He led this role for fourteen years, during which he expanded educational programs, worked to reduce teenage pregnancy and illiteracy and created the New York City School Construction Authority. This authority enabled new schools to be opened without difficulty.

When Senator Donovan died, Ralph J. Marino said, as senate majority leader, “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.”

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Utica’s Senator James Donovan Middle School

Jan 07 2011 Published by under Honors & Awards, Senator James H Donovan

Utica’s Senator James H Donovan Middle School is a school for sixth to eighth graders living in the Utica City District. The state’s test results give it a three out of ten rating in the GreatSchools Rating. However, it has an average rating of three out of five from the parental evaluation. The school was named after Senator Donovan in recognition of his contributions to education and schools in his senatorial district.

The school is a public school, which offers a specialized curriculum and educational philosophy. The school also works to “promote student diversity” by accepting students from outside the traditional school district boundaries. By doing so, the school often attracts high quality students through competitive programs.

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Senator James Donovan Lives On

Dec 23 2010 Published by under Honors & Awards, Senator James H Donovan

During his service as chairman of the US Senate Education Committee, James Donovan greatly influenced the quality of education in New York, and was considered “a man of the people”.

Even now, years after his death, Donovan is held with respect and recognized as a unique and significant person in New York’s educational development. Here are some of the facilities which were named in his honor: The 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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PARP: Parents as Reading Partners

Dec 16 2010 Published by under Senator James H Donovan

Senator James Donovan founded a program called Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) as a means to encourage children to read more. He understood that reading can greatly benefit children of all ages by expanding their horizons, stimulating their imaginations and preparing them for academic challenges. He believed that in order for children to read, they must consider the activity an enjoyable pastime.

As a means to achieve this goal, Senator Donovan encouraged parents to spend at least fifteen minutes every day reading with their child. He believed that the parents and child should switch off while reading in order to prevent discouragement of the child. The deeper involvement of the parents in the child’s life could also benefit the family in other ways. The child may be encouraged to share his or her opinions on the book, and eventually school, social life and more.

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