Preceded by William A. Boos, Jr. Profession Teacher Died 31 December 2002 Succeeded by Michael J. Hanley | Political party Democratic Religion Roman Catholic Party Democratic Party | |
Born May 26, 1929
Saginaw, Michigan ( 1929-05-26 ) Alma mater Central Michigan University
University of Michigan Allegiance United States of America Education Central Michigan University, University of Michigan | ||
James E. O'Neill, Jr. was a Democratic Michigan politician and teacher who served as a member of that state's House of Representatives from 1967 through 1994. A high school teacher and elementary school principal in Hemlock, O'Neill was a tireless advocate for schools and education, a respected source of information on school finance, and a key contributor to the landmark changes made by Proposal A. O'Neill was also a strong supporter of Saginaw Valley State University, and the arena in the Ryder Center on the campus was named in his honor in 1989. Following his retirement from the Legislature, O'Neill was appointed to the Board of State Canvassers. He died of complications from open-heart surgery on December 31, 2002, aged 73.
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