[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 21 (Tuesday, March 1, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E318]
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                      IN HONOR OF MICHAEL DONOVAN

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 1, 2005

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Michael Donovan for 
his extensive participation in community endeavors and demonstrated 
leadership. Mr. Donovan was honored at the annual brunch for the 
Bayonne St. Patrick's Parade Committee, which was held on February 20, 
2005.
  Mr. Donovan has devoted decades to community service. He is credited 
with helping establish the Irish-American League and served as the 
League's treasurer for three years. He is a member of multiple 
organizations, including the Knights of Columbus of Hillside, the John 
F. Cryan Association of South Orange, and the Morley McGovern 
Association of Roselle Park. In the past, he has served as Chairman of 
the New Jersey Irish Festival and Grand Marshall of the Bayonne St. 
Patrick's Parade. This year, he will be working as an assistant to the 
Grand Marshall.
  Born and raised in Bayonne, Mr. Donovan valiantly served his country 
in the Navy. He was stationed on the destroyer tender USS Everglades 
and the destroyer USS Eugene A. Green. Now retired, Mr. Donovan used to 
work as an industrial photographer and an audio visual technician for 
the Exxon Company in Linden, New Jersey.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Michael Donovan for 
his strong commitment to service and his outstanding work in the 
community of Bayonne.

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