James E. O'Neill, Jr.

The Honorable
James E. O'Neill, Jr.
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 95th district
85th District (1967-1992)
In office
January 1, 1967  December 31, 1994
Preceded by William A. Boos, Jr.
Succeeded by Michael J. Hanley
Personal details
Born (1929-05-26)May 26, 1929
Saginaw, Michigan
Died December 31, 2002(2002-12-31) (aged 73)
Political party Democratic
Alma mater Central Michigan University
University of Michigan
Profession Teacher
Religion Roman Catholic
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch Army
Years of service 1951-1953

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.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3][4] 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.[5]

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