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Honoring the life and legacy of Ronald R. Donatucci, Sr., a dedicated public servant and renowned political leader.
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WHEREAS, Ronald R. Donatucci, Sr., dedicated his entire career to public service and imparted that dedication to his entire family; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Donatucci's career in public service began with work as a law clerk in the Law Department, and he later served as chief of enforcement for the Department of Licenses and Inspections, as well as counsel to the Philadelphia Parking Authority; and
WHEREAS, Following these appointive offices, Mr. Donatucci served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 185th District. He was succeeded in that position by his brother, Robert, and his sister-in-law, Maria; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Donatucci subsequently served as Philadelphia's Register of Wills for a full four decades. In that role, he oversaw the probate of decedents' estates and served as the ex-officio Clerk of the Orphans' Court; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Donatucci also served as a trustee for Temple University and as president of the Board of Directors of City Trusts. Beneficiaries of the City Trusts include Girard College and Wills Eye Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Donatucci was also a longtime political force in South Philadelphia, serving as leader of the 26th Democratic Ward. A sought-after advisor and endorser among political hopefuls, Mayor Jim Kenney has called him "the dean of politics." He also served as a super-delegate at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, during which Barack Obama received his historic nomination. In a poetic turn of fate, Mr. Donatucci passed away on November 4, 2020, Election Day for a presidential general election; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Donatucci's legacy and his impact on Philadelphia will be remembered for many a year to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That it hereby honors the life and legacy of Ronald R. Donatucci Sr. Esq, for his public serv...
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