Matthew McNeely
American politician (1920–2002)
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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]
Preceded byStanley J. Davis
Succeeded byTeola Pearl Hunter
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byIlona Varga
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 | |
| In office January 1, 1965 – December 31, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Ilona Varga |
| Constituency | 26th district (1965-1972) 16th district (1973-1982) 3rd district (1983-1986) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 11, 1920 |
| Died | September 11, 2002 (aged 82) |
| Party | Democratic |
