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Bob Bolen, Former Fort Worth Mayor, Dies

January 6,2014

Bob Bolen

Reposted from the Star-Telegram

Photo: The Star-Telegram

BY ANNA M. TINSLEY
atinsley@star-telegram.com

FORT WORTH — Former Mayor Bob Bolen died at his home early Monday morning.

Mr. Bolen, 87, was the city’s longest serving mayor, serving in that post from 1982 to 1991.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s website stated that Mr. Bolen died at 1:15 a.m. at his home on Candlewood Lane.

A woman who answered the phone at the home this morning said the family was not speaking right now.

Mr. Bolen, who was known for working more than 60-hour weeks during his nine year tenure, guided the city of Fort Worth to new heights, as the Alliance Airport, American Airlines Maintenance facility and Bureau of Engraving and Printing facility all became reality under his leadership.

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