Utah Democrats Mourn the Passing of a Good Friend – Gary Yengich

Tuesday, November 14, 2006
 

Utah State Democratic Party

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News Release

 

November 14, 2006

 

 

 

Utah Democrats Mourn the Passing of a Good Friend – Gary Yengich

 

Salt Lake City, UT        The Utah State Democratic Committee mourns the loss of Gary Yengich, President of International Association of Machinists Local 568. Gary died unexpectedly in Las Vegas last evening where he was attending meetings for retirees.

 

Gary Yengich was a Democratic nominee for the State House District 44 in Murray in 1998. His contribution to the Party and our candidates will be missed. Gary was the Democratic nominee for the State House District 44 in 1998, and a faithful and dynamic member of the Utah Democratic Party.

 

Utah State Democratic Party Chairman, Wayne Holland, Jr. issued the following statement today:

 

“Gary Yengich was not just a great and considerate labor leader; Gary was an active and dependable member of his community. He lived much of his life with time spent in public and community service, and he was a strong and tireless supporter of others who did.  

 

“With my sincerest condolences, and heartfelt prayers for his family, let me state that Gary was a dear and loyal friend, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.”