HR0659 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Lowell Max Daugherty of Charleston, who passed away on September 28, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Lowell Max Daugherty was born in Morgan Township, in Coles County on June 4, 1934, a son of Oather and Pauline (Bradford) Daugherty; he married Ardis Marcene Martinson in Fort Belvoir, Virginia on June 12, 1958; and

WHEREAS, He founded Max Daugherty Construction, a successful company that specialized in concrete and masonry work forty-one years ago; following his retirement in 2008 and until his passing, he continued to serve as Charleston Township Supervisor, a position he held for seven years; earlier he was employed by U.S.I. in Tuscola; and

WHEREAS, He was a proud military veteran, serving with the United States Army from 1956 to 1958; he enjoyed televised football and baseball, supporting local youth teams, listening to blue grass and gospel music, having coffee with friends, attending auctions, and making an occasional trip to a riverboat casino; and

WHEREAS, He was a family man; he truly enjoyed being in their presence as evidenced by his attendance at his children's and grandchildren's activities; he will be remembered by many for his low-key manner, his unquestionable integrity, his kindness, and his willingness to always lend a helping hand to others, values that, in turn, blessed him with an abundance of friends; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his son-in-law, Hank Thiele; and his sister, Billie Walters; and

WHEREAS, He is survived by his children, Linda Whitley and her husband, Jeff, Sandi Thiele, Peg Daugherty, and Matt Daugherty and his wife, Melissa, and Mark Daugherty and his wife, Kathy; his grandchildren, Nick Whitley and Colton Whitley, Rachel Daugherty, Jenna Daugherty, Shannon Daugherty, and Kevin Daugherty, Dalton Wagner, Mason Daugherty, and Peyton Daugherty; his sisters, Sue McKinney, Carol Smith, Judy Winnett, and Kathy Daugherty; his brother, Tom Daugherty and his wife, Julie; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Lowell Max Daugherty; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lowell Max Daugherty as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.