Richard J. Dolwig
Richard J. Dolwig | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 1958 | |
| Member of the California State Senate | |
| In office January 7, 1957 – January 4, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Harry L. Parkman |
| Succeeded by | Arlen F. Gregorio |
| Constituency | 21st district (1957–1967) 12th district (1967–1971) |
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office January 6, 1947 – January 7, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Harrison W. Call |
| Succeeded by | Carl A. Britschgi |
| Constituency | 27th district (1947–1953) 26th district (1953–1957) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 29, 1908[1] |
| Died | November 26, 1992 (aged 84) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Lisabeth Florenz Treu
(m. 1953) |
| Education | [1] |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army[1] |
| Years of service | 1942-1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Richard J. Dolwig (April 29, 1908 – November 26, 1992) was an American politician who served in the California State Assembly for the 21st and 27th District from 1947 to 1957.[2] He served in the California State Senate from 1957 to 1961.[2] During World War II he also served in the United States Army.[3] He was noted for introducing a 1961 legislative act with Pauline L. Davis[4] and introduced a proposal in 1965 to split California in half.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e Hicke, Carole (August 17, 1987). Oral History Interview with RICHARD J. DOLWIG (PDF) (Report). California State Archives. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ a b c Vassar, Alex; Meyers, Shane (2015). "Richard J. Dolwig". JoinCalifornia. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C., The Legislators of California - Appendix D
- ^ Leahy, Tina Cannon (October 7, 2014). "A tribute to California's 'First Lady of Water'". California Water Blog. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ Korman, Seymour (June 21, 1965). "Bid to Split California is Nipped in Bud". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
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