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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING SINCERE SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF FRANCIS A. DONAHUE, JR.

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Fenton-Fung, Kennedy, Fellela,
Donovan, and Ajello

     Date Introduced: April 06, 2021

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Francis

A. Donahue, Jr., the beloved husband of our friend and colleague, Betty Ann Donahue, and the

cherished father of Holly Donahue; and

     WHEREAS, Born in Providence, Frank Donahue was the son of the late Veronica and

Francis Donahue, Sr., and the brother of Joseph Donahue and his wife, Carol, and John Donahue.

He also shared a warm friendship with his wife's sisters and their husbands, Barbara and Aldo

Testa, and Susan and Steven Dolan; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Donahue was a graduate of Providence College and received a graduate

degree from the University of Rhode Island. He was employed at the Rhode Island Department

of Health (DOH) in healthcare management, where he held numerous management positions to

the benefit of many Rhode Islanders; and

     WHEREAS, Upon leaving the DOH, Mr. Donahue utilized his experience and expertise

in a panoply of positions including as the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Chapter of the

American Academy of Pediatrics, The Rhode Island Pharmacists Association, The Trudeau

Center Early Intervention Program, Kids First Program, Rhode Island Child Opportunity Zone

(COZ) Program, the Rhode Island Psychological Association, and the Rhode Island Association

for Supervision and Curriculum Development; and

     WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Donahue taught at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at

Brown University, the Health Policy and Management Program at Providence College, and the

Graduate Program in Public Administration at Roger Williams University. Throughout his career,

he served as a mentor and role model, providing guidance and encouragement to his students and

fellow colleagues; and

     WHEREAS, Altruistic by nature, Mr. Donahue was a volunteer with myriad

organizations and boards including the New England Chapter of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps,

and was devoted to God and the Catholic faith throughout his lifetime; and

     WHEREAS, Frank Donahue was blessed with the total love of a devoted wife and

family, and the loyal and rewarding camaraderie of many dear friends. He was a kind and

generous gentleman, and he will be deeply missed by all; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

extends deepest condolences to the family of Francis A. Donahue, Jr.; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Betty Ann Donahue and Family.

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