Richard J. Dolwig
Richard J. Dolwig | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – January 4, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph A. Rattigan |
| Succeeded by | Arlen F. Gregorio |
| Member of the California Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office January 7, 1957 – January 2, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Harry L. Parkman |
| Succeeded by | John L. Harmer |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 26th district | |
| In office January 5, 1953 – January 7, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Edward M. Gaffney |
| Succeeded by | Carl A. Britschgi |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 27th district | |
| In office January 6, 1947 – January 5, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Harrison W. Call |
| Succeeded by | Glenn E. Coolidge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 29, 1908 Dickinson, North Dakota |
| Died | November 26, 1992 (aged 84) Sacramento, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Lisabeth Florenz Treu
(m. 1953) |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| 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. He served in the California State Senate from 1957 to 1961. During World War II he also served in the United States Army. He was noted for introducing a 1961 legislative act with Pauline L. Davis and introduced a proposal in 1965 to split California in half.