Herbert Hoover Dawahare (November 2, 1928 – March 16, 2004) was an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 91st district from 1974 to 1986. He also served as vice-president of Dawahares, a chain of retail clothing stores.[1][2][3]
Hoover Dawahare | |
|---|---|
 Dawahare in 1974 | |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 91st district | |
| In office 1974–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Chester Jones |
| Succeeded by | Paul Mason |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 2, 1928 Fleming-Neon, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | March 16, 2004 (aged 75) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lexington Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dorothy Dawahare |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Serur Dawahare Selma Cury |
Biography edit
Herbert Hoover Dawahare was born on November 2, 1928, in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky, to Syrian immigrants Serur Dawahare and Selma Cury. His father Serur was the founder of Dawahares, a chain of retail clothing stores which operated in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee.[4][1]
Dawahare was the founder of Hoovers furniture, and operated the business for over thirty years.[1]
In 1973, Dawahare ran for a seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives against incumbent representative Chester Jones. Dawahare defeated Jones in the primary taking 3,244 votes to Jones 2,310 votes.[5] Dawahare ran unopposed in the general election.[6] He served until 1986, when he retired.[7]
Dawahare died on March 16, 2004, in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 75. He was interred at the Lexington Cemetery in Lexington.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Herbert Dawahare Obituary (2004) - Lexington, KY - Lexington Herald-Leader". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ "Interview with Hoover Dawahare, April 21, 1992". kentuckyoralhistory.org. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ "SR 119". Legislative Research Commission (.gov). March 17, 2004.
- ^ "'Go back where you came from!'". The Mountain Eagle. 2019-07-17. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ "House 91". The Courier-Journal. May 27, 1973. p. 3.
- ^ "District 91". The State Journal. November 2, 1973. p. 14.
- ^ "Herbert Hoover Dawahare". Lexington Herald-Leader. July 4, 1986. p. 13.