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RI H8288
Resolution
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Shekarchi
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AI Summary
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Rhode Island House Resolution expressing condolences on the passing of James M. Donelan, Esq., a Warwick attorney and former State Senator
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Donelan served in the Rhode Island State Senate representing the 15th District (north Warwick) for fourteen years, from 1990 to December 31, 2002
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Served on the Judiciary and Labor Committees and authored Rhode Island's Good Driving Statute, which allows drivers with a clean three-year record to have minor moving violations dismissed
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Operated a private law practice in Warwick and graduated from University of Rhode Island and New England School of Law
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Secretary of State directed to transmit certified copies of the resolution to Donelan's family, including his wife Akane Shirai, sister Carol Paquette, and stepson Kent Shirai
Legislative Description
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JAMES M. DONELAN, ESQ.
Last Action
House read and passed
3/12/2026