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.
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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