[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 60 (Friday, May 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E732]
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            HONORING THE LATE DAVID JERRY DONELAN OF DENVER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sorrow that I ask Congress 
to pay tribute to a native Coloradoan. David Jerry Donelan passed away 
on April 5 at the young age of 31. His family as well as all the people 
he came in contact with throughout his life will miss David.
  David grew up in Aspen, Colorado and attended the University of 
Colorado were he graduated in 1993. Following graduation, David worked 
as a field director for Terry Considine's unsuccessful race for a U.S. 
Senate seat in Colorado. At the conclusion of the campaign, GOP leaders 
were very impressed with David's hard work. Sensing that David had a 
political future, he was quickly hired at the Colorado State Republican 
Party to serve as the Deputy Political Director.
  During the 1993-1994 election cycle, David played a critical role in 
maintaining GOP control of the state House and Senate. He worked 
closely with and provided countless hours of assistance to candidates 
from throughout the state. After the 1994 election cycle David was 
hired by a major lobbying firm and worked on a number of governmental 
issues important to the state of Colorado.
  David is survived by his parents, Charles and Penny, sister Shanley, 
grandparents, Bruce and Florence McKenzie and godfather George 
Beckvermit.
  Mr. Speaker, David made a quick climb up the ladder of success and 
influenced a lot of people. His death is tragic, and he will be missed 
by everyone that knew him. David was an inspiration to all who knew 
him.

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