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Alumni

1998 Honorary Alumni Award

Laura Kent Donahue

LauraDonahue, a Quincy native, has represented Illinois' 48th Senatorial District since 1981.

"She is a very vocal advocate for °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼," said Gordy Taylor, associate vice president for alumni programs.

"Under Senator Donahue's service, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ has received additional funding for agriculture research, infrastructure and programs. She sponsored legislation to expand the state's new interactive educational network, based at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼, which offers instructional programs via satellite to school districts across the state.

"In addition to work in state government, Laura can be seen at many events supporting °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ and the region, including every °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ homecoming since 1981," Taylor added. "She has been an inspiring mentor for °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ students pursuing political or public service careers. She understands the vision of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ and epitomizes the true tradition of an honorary alumni."