Richard J. Dolwig

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]

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
Branch/service	Army[2]
Years of service	1942-1946

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.

External links

• Guide to the Richard J. Dolwig Collection, 1950-1981

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