Senate Engrossed

State of Arizona Senate Forty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session 2000

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1025

 

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 

on the death of john e. dougherty.

 

 

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John E. Dougherty passed away on February 12, 2000 at the age of seventy‑seven.

A former military officer, college professor, state senator and activist in local politics, John Dougherty distinguished himself as an outstanding public servant throughout his lifetime.  He served his country admirably as a lieutenant colonel and pilot in the Air Force.  After retiring from military service, he obtained his doctorate degree in Latin American history and went on to teach at colleges in New York and Illinois.

In 1985, John Dougherty moved to Arizona and in 1990 was elected to the Arizona Senate.  During his short but distinguished service in the Legislature, he earned the respect and admiration of his peers on both sides of the political aisle.  Among his many efforts, he championed the "Truth In Budgeting Act," which would have placed an estimated $4.2 billion in state agency spending under legislative oversight.

Upon leaving the Legislature, John Dougherty continued his tradition of public service through his efforts as president of the Green Valley Democratic Club for several terms.  It was under his capable direction that the club’s membership grew from thirty-nine to three hundred fifty.

John Dougherty will be greatly missed by his family and many friends as well as the citizens of Green Valley.

Therefore

Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Arizona, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the Members of the Legislature express sincere regret at the passing of John E. Dougherty and extend their condolences to his wife, Diana, his sons, John II, Michael, Daniel, Patrick and Peter, his stepson, Scott, his stepdaughter, Cynthia, his brother, Robert and his sister, Gloria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PASSED THE HOUSE MARCH 16, 2000.

 

PASSED THE SENATE MARCH 16, 2000.

 

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 20, 2000.