蓝莓视频

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 蓝莓视频," said Gordy Taylor, associate vice president for alumni programs.

"Under Senator Donahue's service, 蓝莓视频 has received additional funding for agriculture research, infrastructure and programs. She sponsored legislation to expand the state's new interactive educational network, based at 蓝莓视频, 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 蓝莓视频 and the region, including every 蓝莓视频 homecoming since 1981," Taylor added. "She has been an inspiring mentor for 蓝莓视频 students pursuing political or public service careers. She understands the vision of 蓝莓视频 and epitomizes the true tradition of an honorary alumni."