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American businessman and politician (1928-2004) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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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 | Fleming-Neon, Kentucky, U.S. | November 2, 1928
Died | March 16, 2004 75) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Lexington Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Dorothy Dawahare |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Serur Dawahare Selma Cury |
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]
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