Bob Bolen
Bob Bolen | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas | |
| In office February 2, 1982 – May 21, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Woodie Woods Richard Newkirk (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Kay Granger |
| 64th President of the National League of Cities | |
| In office 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Terry Goddard |
| Succeeded by | Sidney Barthelemy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1926 |
| Died | January 6, 2014 (aged 87) |
| Spouse | Fran Bolen (1952-2014) |
| Profession | Politician and businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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Robert Eugene "Bob" Bolen (April 10, 1926 – January 6, 2014) was an American politician and businessman who held office as the Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, from 1982 to 1991. Bolen was Fort Worth longest-serving mayor in history. He has been credited with spearheading the creation of Fort Worth Alliance Airport, which opened in 1989. Mayor Bolen also successfully recruited the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which opened the first currency production facility outside of Washington D.C. in Fort Worth during his tenure.