[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: September 21, 1994]



                      TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA DONOVAN

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                      HON. WILLIAM H. ZELIFF, JR.

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 1994

  Mr. ZELIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to recognize the 
outstanding career of one of New Hampshire's finest public servants, 
Mrs. Patricia Donovan. On September 28, Mrs. Donovan will be retiring 
after a long and distinguished career in New Hampshire's law 
enforcement community. Her remarkable career, which spans more than two 
decades of service to Rockingham County, is highlighted by many 
noteworthy accomplishments.
  During the early stages of her career, Mrs. Donovan, a mother of 
five, served as a police matron and clerk. In 1974, she became 
Rockingham County's first female deputy sheriff and served in that role 
for more than 7 years.
  In 1982, Mrs. Donovan became the first female correctional official 
in Rockingham County when she was made the deputy superintendent of the 
Rockingham County jail. Having distinguished herself in that capacity, 
she was promoted to superintendent's position in 1989 and has served in 
that role ever since.
  Patricial Donovan will be sorely missed by the residents of New 
Hampshire. Her dedication to her job and to the law enforcement 
community has helped to make New Hampshire one of the safest States in 
the country.
  On behalf of the people of New Hampshire's first district, I would 
like to thank Mrs. Donovan for her years of public service and wish her 
well during the years ahead.

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