Gov. Jim Doyle appointed Westfield writer Bruce Dethlefsen as Wisconsin's Poet Laureate Wednesday.
""Bruce Dethlefsen is a dedicated and talented poet,"" Doyle said in a statement. ""He has exceptional credentials and a devotion to poetry and representing our great state. I am confident he will be an outstanding Poet Laureate.""
Dethlefsen will take the place of Marilyn Taylor, who was appointed in November of 2008.
""I look forward to being an ambassador for the wonderful poets and poetry of Wisconsin,"" Dethlefsen said in a statement. ""Serving as Wisconsin's Poet Laureate is a tremendous honor, and it represents a great opportunity to encourage and support local cultural and creative talent.""
Dethlefsen graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and received his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
He has recorded one CD and written three books in his career. Dethlefsen will serve a two year term beginning immediately.
