[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 29, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S968]
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                      RETIREMENT OF ROBERT DONOVAN

 Mr. DODD. Mr. President, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to recognize the 33 years of dedicated government service of Mr. 
Robert Donovan of Connecticut. His retirement from the Department of 
Housing and Urban Development on February 3, 2000 marks the end of a 
distinguished and highly esteemed career in public service.
  In September of 1968, Mr. Donovan began his career with the 
Department of Housing and Urban Development as a Housing Intern in the 
Philadelphia Office. Two years later he moved to Hartford, Connecticut 
to become an Urban Renewal Representative. Over the next thirty years 
Mr. Donovan's dedication and commitment guided him through various 
roles within the Department, such as the Director of the Housing 
Management Division and the Director of the Multifamily Housing 
Division. He retired as a member of the leadership team of the 
Connecticut Multifamily Program Center.
  For the better part of his adult life, Bob worked on behalf of 
countless Connecticut families. He believed that a safe, affordable 
home should be attainable for those who are committed to working for 
it. A home is more than just bricks and boards, it represents an 
opportunity for betterment and is the foundation for success. Bob's 
efforts day in and day out made that opportunity a possibility for 
Connecticut's citizens.
  In each role that he assumed, be it representative or director, Bob 
remained responsive to the people he served. As a result, Bob has 
received a number of performance awards and accolades throughout his 
HUD career. He has displayed a talent for leadership and a strong 
dedication to service--qualities that will be missed now that he 
embarks upon the next chapter of his life.
  It is my pleasure to add my voice to the many others who have 
recognized Bob's contribution to the Connecticut community. On behalf 
of the people of Connecticut, I am proud to thank Bob for thirty-three 
years of devoted service and I wish him will in his future 
endeavors.

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