Wesley Bolin (July 1, 1909–March 4, 1978) served as governor of the U.S. state of Arizona between 1977 and 1978. July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1909 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). ... 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, together with the District of Columbia and Palmyra Atoll (an uninhabited incorporated unorganized territory), form the United States of America. ... State nickname: The Grand Canyon State, The Copper State Other U.S. States Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Governor Janet Napolitano (D) Official languages English Only State Area 295,254 km² (6th) - Land 294,312 km² - Water 942 km² (0. ... 1977 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1977 calendar). ... 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ...
He succeeded to the governorship after Raul Castro was appointed as Ambassador to Argentina. Bolin was Secretary of State for Arizona from 1949 until the resignation of his predecessor. 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ...
He died in office at the age of 68 in 1978 and was succeeded by Bruce Babbitt. The Wesley Bolin Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona was named after him. Bruce Babbitt Bruce Edward Babbitt (born June 27, 1938) was United States Secretary of the Interior during Bill Clintons administration. ... Phoenix (Oodham: Skikik) was incorporated as a city on February 5, 1881. ... State nickname: The Grand Canyon State, The Copper State Other U.S. States Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Governor Janet Napolitano (D) Official languages English Only State Area 295,254 km² (6th) - Land 294,312 km² - Water 942 km² (0. ...
In several countries, Secretary of State is a senior government position. ... Rose Mofford (born June 10, 1922 in Globe, Arizona), served as Democratic governor of the U.S. state of Arizona from 1988 to 1991. ... Raul Hector Castro served as governor of Arizona from 1975-77 as a Democrat. ... This is a list of Governors of Arizona: See also Governors of Arizona Territory Categories: Lists of United States governors | Governors of Arizona ... Bruce Babbitt Bruce Edward Babbitt (born June 27, 1938) was United States Secretary of the Interior during Bill Clintons administration. ...
Bolin was re-elected as secretary of state every two years, rarely with serious challenges, until becoming governor in 1978.
Bolin served his community well, as a Boy Scout leader, a promoter of charitable efforts, political advisor, and champion of Arizona's disadvantaged people.