Richard J. Dolwig

Richard J. Dolwig
Member of the California Senate
from the 21st district
In office
1957–1970
Preceded by Harry L. Parkman[1]
Succeeded by Arlen F. Gregorio[1]
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 27th district
In office
1947–1956
Preceded by Harrison W. Call
Succeeded by Glenn E. Coolidge
Personal details
Born (1908-04-29)29 April 1908[2]
Dickinson, North Dakota[2]
Died 26 November 1992(1992-11-26) (aged 84)
Sacramento, California[3]
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Lisabeth[2]
Education
  • University of North Dakota
  • Ohio State University
  • Stanford University

[2]

Military service
Service/branch Army[2]
Years of service 1942-1946

Richard J. Dolwig served in the California legislature for the 27th District. During World War II he served in the United States Army.[4] He was noted for introducing a 1961 legislative act with Pauline L. Davis[5] and introduced a proposal in 1965 to split California in half.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 Record of [California] State Senators 1849-2014 (PDF) (Report). Office of the Secretary of the Senate. 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Hicke, Carole (17 August 1987). Oral History Interview with RICHARD J. DOLWIG (PDF) (Report). California State Archives. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  3. Vassar, Alex; Meyers, Shane (2015). "Richard J. Dolwig". JoinCalifornia. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  4. Vassar, Alexander C., The Legislators of California - Appendix D
  5. Leahy, Tina Cannon (7 October 2014). "A tribute to California's 'First Lady of Water'". California Water Blog. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  6. Korman, Seymour (21 June 1965). "Bid to Split California is Nipped in Bud". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 20 January 2015.

External links

California Senate
Preceded by
Harry L. Parkman
Member,
California State Senate

1957-1970
Succeeded by
Arlen F. Gregorio
California Assembly
Preceded by
Harrison W. Call
Member,
California State Assembly

1947-1956
Succeeded by
Glenn E. Coolidge


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