One of our own receives military promotion
Patrick McDonald’s ceremonial promotion to Army Sergeant Major drew dozens of friends, colleagues, three Washington secretaries of state, and officials of all three branches of government. McDonald, who was assistant to then-Gov. John Spellman and legislators, has been a top official in the Secretary of State’s executive office, handling everything from visitor protocol and bill-signings and proclamations, to international visits and the office facility needs. He is an expert on legislative and Capitol history. He is a graduate of St….