[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 137 (Friday, September 25, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN MEMORY OF MR. JAMES H. DONNEWALD OF BREESE, ILLINOIS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 2009

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a 
distinguished public servant, devoted husband and loving father.
   James Donnewald, a man who spent his career serving the people of 
Illinois as a legislator and state treasurer, passed away September 
18th, at the age of 84.
   From an early age, Mr. Donnewald had a desire to serve his country. 
Before beginning his career as a lawmaker, he volunteered for military 
service in both World War II and the Korean War, but was honorably 
discharged due to a heart murmur.
   After returning from the service, Mr. Donnewald attended St. Louis 
University and later Lincoln College of Law. In 1960, he was elected to 
the Illinois state House of Representatives, where he served two terms. 
After serving as a Representative, James Donnewald was elected to the 
state Senate in 1964. Throughout his distinguished tenure, he garnered 
the respect of his colleagues rising to the office of assistant 
Democratic leader and chairman of the Reapportionment Committee.
   In 1982, Mr. Donnewald was elected to one term as Illinois State 
Treasurer. After his time in public office, he continued to serve our 
community through his law practice in Breese, IL.
   I extend my heartfelt condolences to Mr. Donnewald's daughter Jill, 
his sons Craig and Eric, his sisters Irene and Juanita and his five 
grandchildren. He was a respected member of his community and will be 
deeply missed.

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