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'''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.<ref name=RJDolwig /> He served in the [[California State Senate]] from 1957 to 1961.<ref name=RJDolwig /> During [[World War II]] he also served in the [[United States Army]].<ref>[http://media.onevoter.org/reports/Legislators_of_California.pdf Vassar, Alexander C., The Legislators of California - Appendix D]</ref> He was noted for introducing a 1961 legislative act with [[Pauline L. Davis]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://californiawaterblog.com/2014/10/07/a-tribute-to-californias-first-lady-of-water/ |title=A tribute to California's 'First Lady of Water' |author=Leahy, Tina Cannon |date={{date|2014-10-07|dmy}} |website=California Water Blog |accessdate={{date|2015-01-20|dmy}} }}</ref> and introduced a proposal in 1965 to split California in half.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1965/06/21/page/59/article/bid-to-split-california-is-nipped-in-bud/index.html |author=Korman, Seymour |title=Bid to Split California is Nipped in Bud |date={{date|1965-06-21|dmy}} |newspaper=Chicago Tribune |accessdate={{date|2015-01-20|dmy}} }}</ref>
'''Richard J. Dolwig''' (April 29, 1907 – November 26, 1992) was an American politician who served in the [[California State Assembly]] for the 21st and 27th District from 1947 to 1957.<ref name=RJDolwig /> He served in the [[California State Senate]] from 1957 to 1961.<ref name=RJDolwig /> During [[World War II]] he also served in the [[United States Army]].<ref>[http://media.onevoter.org/reports/Legislators_of_California.pdf Vassar, Alexander C., The Legislators of California - Appendix D]</ref> He was noted for introducing a 1961 legislative act with [[Pauline L. Davis]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://californiawaterblog.com/2014/10/07/a-tribute-to-californias-first-lady-of-water/ |title=A tribute to California's 'First Lady of Water' |author=Leahy, Tina Cannon |date={{date|2014-10-07|dmy}} |website=California Water Blog |accessdate={{date|2015-01-20|dmy}} }}</ref> and introduced a proposal in 1965 to split California in half.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1965/06/21/page/59/article/bid-to-split-california-is-nipped-in-bud/index.html |author=Korman, Seymour |title=Bid to Split California is Nipped in Bud |date={{date|1965-06-21|dmy}} |newspaper=Chicago Tribune |accessdate={{date|2015-01-20|dmy}} }}</ref>


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Richard J. Dolwig
Member of the California Senate
from the 12th district
In office
January 2, 1967 - January 4, 1971
Preceded byJoseph A. Rattigan
Succeeded byArlen F. Gregorio[1]
Member of the California Senate
from the 21st district
In office
January 7, 1957 - January 2, 1967
Preceded byHarry L. Parkman[1]
Succeeded byJohn L. Harmer
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 26th district
In office
January 5, 1953 - January 7, 1957
Preceded byEdward M. Gaffney
Succeeded byCarl A. Britschgi
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 27th district
In office
January 6, 1947 - January 5, 1953
Preceded byHarrison W. Call
Succeeded byGlenn E. Coolidge
Personal details
Born(1908-04-29)April 29, 1908[2]
Dickinson, North Dakota[2]
DiedNovember 26, 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

Richard J. Dolwig (April 29, 1907 – November 26, 1992) was an American politician who served in the California State Assembly for the 21st and 27th District from 1947 to 1957.[3] He served in the California State Senate from 1957 to 1961.[3] During World War II he also 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. ^ a b Record of [California] State Senators 1849-2014 (PDF) (Report). Office of the Secretary of the Senate. 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e Hicke, Carole (17 August 1987). Oral History Interview with RICHARD J. DOLWIG (PDF) (Report). California State Archives. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  3. ^ a b c 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.


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