About James H. Donovan

Senator James H. Donovan was a beloved New York State Senator that left his constituency in mourning upon his passing in 1990 after a difficult bout with colon cancer, at the age of sixty six. Fellow Senator and majority leader Ralph J. Marion said upon Donovan’s passing, ”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.”