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