Harold R. Collier
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Harold R. Collier | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1975 | |
Preceded by | George W. Collins |
Succeeded by | Henry Hyde |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 10th district | |
In office January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Richard W. Hoffman |
Succeeded by | Samuel H. Young |
Personal details | |
Born | Lansing, Michigan | December 12, 1915
Died | January 17, 2006 West Palm Beach, Florida | (aged 90)
Political party | Republican |
Harold Reginald Collier (December 12, 1915 – January 17, 2006) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.
Collier was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. He attended and graduated from Morton College in Cicero, Illinois. After earning his degree, he was hired by the publishing company that created Life Magazine and worked in the editorial department. In 1941, he began what would be a ten-year career as a marketing executive for Match Corporation of America. In 1951, he was elected to the Berwyn, Illinois city council and also began a new career as public relations director for McAlear Manufacturing.
In 1952, Collier was an unsuccessful candidate for Illinois Secretary of State. In 1953, he was elected as Townsip Supervisor of Berwyn Township. In 1957, Collier won an election for a seat in Congress. He was a longtime member of the House Ways and Means Committee. A fiscal conservative, he was a strong advocate of a balanced budget. Collier was admired by colleagues in both parties, as he was excellent at finding compromise ground between two sides on issues.
In 1975, Collier retired from Congress. He moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, where he died on January 17, 2006.
External links
- United States Congress. "Harold R. Collier (id: C000629)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois
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