Bill would name Ventana al Mar Park in Condado after former first lady
- The San Juan Daily Star
- Sep 15
- 2 min read
By THE STAR STAFF
Rep. José Aponte Hernández, along with Reps. Víctor Parés and Eddie Charbonier, has filed a measure to name Ventana al Mar Park on Dr. Bailey Ashford Avenue in Condado after former first lady of Puerto Rico Kate Donnelly.
“As first lady, Doña Kate distinguished herself with her social work and her advocacy for causes she deeply believed in. She championed people with disabilities, seniors, and education,” the New Progressive Party lawmakers wrote in the preamble of House Joint Resolution 197. “She was the first to open La Fortaleza to the public, creating tours for visitors. She also published a cookbook featuring her favorite recipes, ‘Cooking from La Fortaleza,’ the proceeds of which were donated entirely to charity.”
Kathleen Rose Donnelly, affectionately known as “Doña Kate,” was born on Dec. 11, 1936, in Hempstead, New York. In the 1960s, she moved to Puerto Rico determined to settle on the island. In 1966, she married Carlos Romero Barceló, who three years later became mayor of San Juan and, in 1977, governor of Puerto Rico, making Donnelly first lady of the capital and, subsequently, of the island. Their children, Juan Carlos and Melinda, were born from this union.
In 1999, Donnelly was appointed to the board of directors of the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust and was reelected for a second three-year term in 2005. She also served on the board of directors of the Art League and was an active member and leader of the La Fortaleza Preservation and Conservation Committee. During her years in Washington, as the spouse of the resident commissioner, she was actively involved in promoting women’s participation in the workforce and advocating for gender equality.
“For all the above reasons, this Legislative Assembly deems it worthy to name Ventana al Mar Park, located on Ashford Avenue in Condado, San Juan, after the former first lady of Puerto Rico, ‘Doña Kate Donnelly’ (RIP),” the legislators added. “This is done in order to honor and recognize the career of an exceptional woman who, with her nobility, kindness, and humility, earned the affection and admiration of many thanks to her firm commitment to social causes.”
Donnelly passed away on Sept. 18, 2023, at the age of 86.
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