James_E._O'Neill,_Jr.

James E. O'Neill Jr.

James E. O'Neill Jr.

American politician

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.[2] 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.[3] 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.[4][5] 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.[6]

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References

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    "Michigan Legislature".
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    The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Oneill
  3. [3]
    State of Michigan: Journal of the House of Representatives. No. 7 (February 6, 2003): 92nd Legislature. Pg. 100
  4. [4]
    State of Michigan: State Board of Education. Resolution: James E. O'Neill, Jr.
  5. [5]
    SVSU: The Interior. January 15, 1991. "Plaques Recognize University Founders, Leaders"
  6. [6]
    "James O'Neill, Legislative Education Advocate, Dies at 73". Gongwer News Service. January 1, 2003.


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