Matthew McNeely

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.[1]

Matthew McNeely
71st Speaker pro tempore of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 10, 1973  December 30, 1986
Preceded byStanley J. Davis
Succeeded byTeola 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 byDistrict created
Succeeded byIlona Varga
Personal details
Born(1920-05-11)May 11, 1920
Millen, Georgia
DiedSeptember 11, 2002(2002-09-11) (aged 82)
Political partyDemocratic

References

  1. "H.B. 4436: FIRST ANALYSIS - MATT MCNEELY BOULEVARD". Legislature.mi.gov. 1920-05-11. Retrieved 2012-01-09.


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