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Councilmember Charles Allen Councilmember Anita Bonds 3
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 7
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 10
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To celebrate the life and advocacy of Donald R. Dinan, a longtime and well-known 13
resident of the District of Columbia on the occasion of his recent passing. 14
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WHEREAS, Donald R. Dinan was a longtime and well-known resident of Ward 6 in the 16
District of Columbia and made significant contributions to the local community through his 17
active and valuable participation in the DC Democratic Party, various local campaigns and in the 18
social and cultural life of DC; 19
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WHEREAS, Mr. Dinan was born in Nashua, NH, on August 28, 1949, and lived in Ellicott 21
City, MD, from fourth grade through college; 22
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WHEREAS, Mr. Dinan was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School 24
of Finance, the Georgetown University Law Center, and the London School of Economic and 25
Political Science; 26
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WHEREAS, he served as the former Director of the Unfair Import Investigations Division 28
of the US International Trade Commission and as an Investigative Attorney and a significant 29
contributor to the formulation of the original Rules of Practice and Enforcement governing 30
Section 337; 31
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WHEREAS, Mr. Dinan was well-regarded for his work in federal court litigation, 33
transnational litigation, and international arbitration, including his selection as a Lawyer of 34
Distinction, a prestigious honor reflecting peer recognition and professional achievement; 35
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WHEREAS, he actively participated in various professional associations, including the 37
American and Federal Bar Associations, served as Legal Counsel to the Democratic State 38
Committee, and held the position of former President of the US International Trade Commission 39
Historical Society; 40
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WHEREAS, Mr. Dinan’s stellar engagement with many political candidates, advocacy 42
groups and successful political outcomes cannot be overlooked and will likely be cherished by 43
the recipients of his wise advice for many years into the future; 44
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WHEREAS, Mr. Dinan also played an active role in DC politics for over 45 years, 46
serving as President of the Ward 6 Democrats, General Counsel to the DC Democratic State 47
Committee, member of the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee and 48
Super Delegate three times at Democratic National Conventions; 49
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WHEREAS, in addition to his professional commitments, Mr. Dinan generously shared his 51
knowledge and time as an Adjunct Professor of International Trade and Intellectual Property at 52
Georgetown University Law School; 53
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WHEREAS, he became a partner at Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP in September 2015 and was a 55
member of the Bars of Washington, DC; New York; and Massachusetts. 56
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this 58
resolution may be cited as the “Donald R. Dinan Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2024.” 59
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Sec. 2 The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the incredible life of 61
Donald R. Dinan and express our deepest condolences to his wife, daughter, and the entire 62
District community for the loss of a intelligent and ‘go-to- person and friend who will be sorely 63
missed. 64
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Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 66
the District of Columbia Register. 67