2013 Assembly Joint Resolution 26
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: the life and public service of Dave Donnellan.
Whereas, Dave Donnellan graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School and earned a scholarship to UW-Madison, where he earned three varsity letters on the Badgers football team and was a member of the 1942 Big Ten Title team; and
Whereas, Dave's time in Madison was interrupted by World War II, in which he served in the 7th Infantry, a part of the 8th Armored Division in the European Theater; and
Whereas, he fought in the Battle of the Bulge, earning the Bronze Star for bravery; and
Whereas, following the war Dave completed his degree; and
Whereas, Dave then came back to Eau Claire to start his family real estate business, where he worked for 65 years; and
Whereas, on June 10, 1950, Dave married Jane Mahoney of Superior, Wisconsin. They were married for 59 years; and
Whereas, Dave's companies developed many residential and office structures in the Eau Claire community, and he was involved with the development of Chippewa Valley Industrial Park on Eau Claire's northeast side; and
Whereas, Dave was also involved in a multitude of civic and community groups including the United Way, YMCA, and Little League; and
Whereas, Dave spent 10 years on the City Council, from 1959 to 1969, serving three terms as president; and
Whereas, Dave was inducted into the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce's Business Hall of Fame in 2009; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature commend the life and public service of Dave Donnellan, mourn his passing, and extend their condolences to his family and friends.
