Matthew McNeely
Matthew McNeely | |
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| 71st Speaker pro tempore of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 1973 – December 30, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley J. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Teola Pearl Hunter |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 3rd district 26th District (1965-1972) 16th District (1973-1982) | |
| In office January 1, 1965 – December 31, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Ilona Varga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 11, 1920 Millen, Georgia |
| Died | September 11, 2002 (aged 82) Taylor, Michigan[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
Matthew McNeely (May 11, 1920 – September 11, 2002) was a Michigan state politician. He served for over 20 years in the Michigan House of Representatives and was speaker pro tempore of the House for a record 18 years. In recognition of his service in the chair, the House voted to make McNeely Speaker pro tempore emeritus.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Pioneering black lawmaker, born in Georgia, dies".
- ^ "H.B. 4436: FIRST ANALYSIS - MATT MCNEELY BOULEVARD". Legislature.mi.gov. 1920-05-11. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
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