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