Background
Wilken, Dorothy Harris was born on January 2, 1936 in Annville, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of William Henry and Mary Magdalen (Kreider) Harris.
County official graphic designer
Wilken, Dorothy Harris was born on January 2, 1936 in Annville, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of William Henry and Mary Magdalen (Kreider) Harris.
Doctorate.William Henry and Mary Magdalen (Kreider) Harris. Bachelor of Arts, George Washington University, 1957. Master of Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, 1979.
Divorced;children: Melany Ruth, Stephany Mary, Marjory Frances, Lorilee Elizabeth.
Art director Journal American Institute of Architects, 1957-1959. Art editor Qualified Contractor, National Electrical
Contractors Association, 1959-1960. Studio manager graphics department Fla.Atlantic University, Boca Raton, 1965-1982.
County commissioner Palm Beach County (Florida), 1982-1988.
Consultant, lecturer in field
Art director Journal American Institute of Architects, 1957—1959. Art editor Qualified Contractor, National Electrical Contractors Association, 1959—1960. Studio manager graphics department Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, 1965—1982.
County commissioner Palm Beach County, Florida, 1982—1988. Consultant, lecturer in field.
Member Boca Raton City Council, 1974—1978, mayor, 1976—1977. Member Palm Beach County Commission, 1982—1988. Chairman Boca Raton Committee Annexation, 1974—1975.
Member Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, 1982—1988, Ethical Conduct Board Boca Raton, 1980—1982. Charter board director Citizens Crime Watch Boca Raton, since 1980, president, 1982. Member of League of Women Voters, American Association of University Women, Common Cause, Nature Conservancy, Florida Association County Commissioner, Sierra Club, Audubon Society, Florida Atlantic University Alumnae Association, Women's Political Caucus, American Society Public Administrator, American Planning Association, Academy Political Science, George Washington University Alumnae Club, Wells College Alumnae Club.
Children: Melany Ruth, Stephany Mary, Marjory Frances, Lorilee Elizabeth.