Richard J. Dolwig

Richard J. Dolwig (April 29, 1908 – November 26, 1992) was an American politician who 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]

Richard J. Dolwig
Member of the California Senate
from the 21st district
In office
1957–1970
Preceded byHarry L. Parkman[1]
Succeeded byArlen F. Gregorio[1]
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 27th district
In office
1947–1956
Preceded byHarrison W. Call
Succeeded byGlenn E. Coolidge
Personal details
Born(1908-04-29)29 April 1908[2]
Dickinson, North Dakota[2]
Died26 November 1992(1992-11-26) (aged 84)
Sacramento, California[3]
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Lisabeth.[2] Florenz Treu, first wife, m. 1953
Education
  • University of North Dakota
  • Ohio State University
  • Stanford University
[2]
Military service
Branch/serviceArmy[2]
Years of service1942-1946

References
  1. Record of [California] State Senators 1849-2014 (PDF) (Report). Office of the Secretary of the Senate. 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  2. 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.
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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