[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 73 (Thursday, June 6, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            PAYING TRIBUTE TO BRIG. GEN. CLAUDE B. DONOVAN -

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 5, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honor to pay tribute to 
Brig. Gen. Claude B. Donovan. Known as Pat to his friends and family, 
he has led an incredible life of service to this country. Pat embodies 
the spirit of my district in Colorado through his perseverance and 
unfaltering work ethic. I can think of no better way to thank Pat for 
the contributions he has made then to acknowledge the accomplishments 
of this man.
  Pat learned the value of hard work early on in his life from his 
mother. After Pat's father passed away when Pat was ten, his mother 
taught school to support them both. Pat applied that lesson in his 
schoolwork and earned his entrance into West Point Military Academy. 
Later in Pat's military career he would continue his education by 
attending the Command and General Staff College.
  General Donovan proudly served his country in the United States 
military for nearly 30 years. During his time in the military Pat was 
posted in Germany, Vietnam, and Korea and served in the 82nd Airborne 
Division. Pat was also the project manager for the M60 Tank Program and 
the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was the commander for the division 
maintenance battalion in the First Armored Division known as the Big 
Red One. In addition to his leadership abilities, Pat proved that he 
also is an educator when he returned to West Point to teach weapons 
system engineering. His military career was capped off by his service 
at the Pentagon where he was the Deputy Chief of Staff for Development, 
Engineering and Acquisition at the United States Army Material Command.
  In addition to his selfless service to our country Pat has also given 
his time and energy to his community. After retirement Pat moved to 
Ouray, Colorado where he served two terms as Mayor. He has dedicated 
countless hours to the children of the local school as a volunteer. Pat 
also recognizes the importance of saving our heritage for the next 
generation and works to preserve our past through his local historical 
society. Perhaps most importantly Pat has been a loving husband to his 
wife Betty who supported him throughout his military career. Together 
Pat and Betty have four children, one of which followed in his father's 
footsteps and graduated from West Point and is currently serving as a 
Major in the Army.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent Brig. Gen. Claude B. ``Pat'' 
Donovan. His devotion to this nation and to his community certainly 
deserves the attention of this body of Congress and this nation. Pat 
has gained the respect and admiration of those whose lives he has 
touched, especially his family. Pat's patriotism and dedication to his 
community and his family are an example to us all. Thank you Pat for 
all that you have done for this nation.

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