Remembering Senator james Donovan

Having served as chairman of the US Senate Education Committee for 14 years, Senator James Donovan’s other roles are often forgotten. In fact, he also served as the 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.

When he passed away in 1991, many institutions were named in his memory. They include the Donovan Stadium at Murname Field, the James H. Donovan Education Resource Center, the James H. Donovan Science and Technology Building, Donovan Memorial Park, Oneida County Republican Committee Headquarters, Senator James Donovan Room and the James H. Donovan Community Center Building.

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PARP: Reading with Your Child

Senator James Donovan, who served as chairman of the Senate Education Committee of New York, worked to incorporate reading skills in children of all ages. As a means to achieve this goal, he developed a program called Parents as Reading Partners, or PARP.

The program encourages parents to have short reading sessions with their children every day. By taking turns, the task seems less daunting and discouraging for a child, and also reduces feelings of shyness or embarrassment. Reading together can also open up dialogue about the story, school and the child’s general thoughts, strengthening the bond between children and their parents and opening regular channels of communication.

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Senator James Donovan and New York State

Senator James H. Donovan is known for his numerous contributions to the State of New York. He served for fourteen years as the chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee, as well as chairman for the Committee on Roads and Public Works, the Committee on Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control, and the Select Committee on Mentally and Physically Handicapped.

Senator Donovan passed away in 1991 after battling cancer. Institutions throughout the region were named in his honor, including the Donovan Stadium at Murname Field, Oneida County Republican Committee Headquarters, the James H. Donovan Science and Technology Building, Donovan Memorial Park, and many others.

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Technology and School Curriculums: Senator James Donovan

During his time as chairman of the Senate Education Committee, James H. Donovan recognized the importance of technology in a school curriculum.

He worked to incorporate such skills into school studies, and created programs including: “Writing to Write,” Technologies Network Ties (TNT), Graphocs Expression Reading Improvement System, Reading Achievement Through Publishing Activies, “Writing to Read,” and Starlab.

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Senator James Donovan and His Contributions to New York

Throughout his life, Senator James H. Donovan worked to improve education for children and teens. He also aimed to reduce teenage pregnancy. When he passed away in 1990, his death was described as a “tremendous loss” by Ralph J. Marino, the New York governor at the time.

Senator Donovan’s contributions to the state included being the chairman of the Senate Education Committee, chairman of the Committee on Roads and Public Works, and the Committee on Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control. Donovan also helped establish the  New York City School Construction Authority.

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In Honor of Senator James Donovan

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

After his death in 1991, Jim Donovan was honored with numerous institutes named in his memory, such as: 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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James H. Donovan’s Contribution to Education

It was clear that during his lifetime, Senator James H. Donovan made a substantial contribution in the field of education.  At the time of his passing more than 11 years ago, senate majority leader 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.”

So what was it exactly that the Senator did that was so noteworthy during his lifetime?  Donovan was chairman of the Senate Education Committee for 14 years, as well as the char for the Committee on Roads and Public Works, and the Committee on Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control.  One of his battles was to educate against teen illiteracy and pregnancy.  Clearly, Donovan did much for education and society at large.

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Senator James Donovan

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

His death 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.”

Following his death, 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.”

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Senator James Donovan: Education and Beyond

When Senator James H. Donovan died, 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.” He also described Donovan’s death as a “tremendous loss.”

Before serving in his role of chairman of the Senate Education Committee for fourteen years, James Donovan also served as chairman of the Committee on Roads and Public Works, as well as the Committee on Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control. He worked to reduce teenage illiteracy and pregnancy as well.

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Senator James Donovan’s Most Lasting Contribution

Senator James Donovan, known for his fourteen years of service as the chairman of the Senate Education Committee, put a lot of effort into improving the quality of education in New York. He also fought teenage illiteracy and pregnancy. When he died in 1990, senate majority leader 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.”

In addition to serving in the Senate Education Committee, James Donovan served as the chairman of the Committee on Roads and Public Works and the Committee on Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control, as well as two tours of duty in World War II as a marine.

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