Lucille H. McCollough | |
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| Member of theMichigan House of Representatives from the31st district | |
| In office January 1, 1965 – 1982 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | William J. Runco |
| Member of theMichigan House of Representatives from theWayne County 16th district | |
| In office January 1, 1955 – 1964 | |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1905-12-30)December 30, 1905 |
| Died | March 14, 1996(1996-03-14) (aged 90) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Clarence McCollough |
| Children | 3, includingPatrick |
| Alma mater | Western State Teachers College |
Lucille Hanna McCollough (December 30, 1905 – March 14, 1996) was a teacher, stenographer, secretary, and politician inMichigan. She served in the Michigan legislature from 1955 - 1983. For part of that time her sonPatrick H. McCollough served in theMichigan Senate.[1]
McCollough was born on December 30, 1905, inWhite Rock, Michigan to parents H. William and Stella Hanna McCollough.
She graduated from Harbor Beach High School as valedictorian. McCollough later graduated fromWestern State Teachers College.[1]
McCollough served on theDearborn City Council from 1950 to 1953. On November 2, 1954, McCollough was elected to theMichigan House of Representatives where she represented the Wayne County 16th district from January 12, 1955, to 1964. On November 4, 1964, McCollough was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the31st district from January 13, 1965, to 1982.[1] During her time in the legislature, she had she had 100 percent voting attendance, which has been recorded in theGuinness Book of World Records. McCollough wrote the legislation that requires school districts in Michigan to have special education.[2]
Lucille married Clarence McCollough on June 16, 1925. Together they had three children, including future Michigan state senatorPatrick H. McCollough. McCollough wasPresbyterian.[1]
On March 14, 1996, McCollough died in Oakwood Hospital inDearborn due to complications from a stroke.[1] McCollough is interred at White Rock Cemetery inHuron County, Michigan.[3] In 2002, McCollough was inducted into theMichigan Women's Hall of Fame.[4]
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