Robert Eugene "Bob" Bolen was an American politician and businessman who held office as the Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, from 1982 to 1991.
16 Facts About Bob Bolen
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Bob Bolen has been credited with spearheading the creation of Fort Worth Alliance Airport, which opened in 1989.
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The family moved more than twenty times when Bob Bolen was a child due to his father's job transfers.
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Later in life, Bob Bolen was received an honorary doctorate of humanities from Texas Wesleyan University and honorary doctorates in public service from both University of North Texas and Texas Christian University.
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Bob Bolen married his wife, the former Fran Ciborowski, in 1952 and the couple soon moved to Fort Worth, Texas.
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Bob Bolen later expanded that store into Bolen's Bike World.
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Bob Bolen was first elected to the Fort Worth City Council in 1979.
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In 1982, Bob Bolen won a special mayoral election to replace former Fort Worth Mayor Woodie Woods.
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Bob Bolen spearheaded the creation of Fort Worth Alliance Airport, which has served as a major catalyst for growth in the region.
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Bob Bolen successfully persuaded the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to open a currency production facility in Fort Worth.
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Bob Bolen was elected to the board of directors of the National League of Cities in 1985.
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Bob Bolen became the President of the Texas Municipal League in 1987.
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In 1990, Bob Bolen became the President of the National League of Cities.
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Bob Bolen then became an advisor to the chancellor of Texas Christian University.
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Bob Bolen died at his home in Fort Worth on the morning of January 6,2014, at the age of 87.
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Bob Bolen was survived by his wife, Fran Bolen; their daughter, Terrie Manning; two sons, Randy Bolen and Ron Bolen; and their foster son, Don Cosby.