Allison R. Green (October 28, 1911 – March 26, 2005) was a Republican politician from Michigan who served in the Michigan House of Representatives, and as its Speaker during the 72nd Legislature. He was also appointed by Governor George Romney as Michigan's state treasurer in 1965, retiring from that position in 1978 as the longest-serving treasurer in Michigan history.[1]

Allison R. Green
57th Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 9, 1963 – December 31, 1964
Preceded byDon R. Pears
Succeeded byJoseph J. Kowalski
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Tuscola County district
In office
January 1, 1951 – December 31, 1964
Preceded byJames Kirk
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
36th Michigan State Treasurer
In office
September 14, 1965 – September 4, 1978
GovernorGeorge Romney
William Milliken
Preceded bySanford A. Brown
Succeeded byLoren E. Monroe
Personal details
Born(1911-10-28)October 28, 1911
Caro, Michigan
DiedMarch 26, 2005(2005-03-26) (aged 93)
Cass City, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMarjorie Denhoff
ChildrenJoan Chapin, James Green, Thomas Green, Marjorie Green and Robert Green
ResidenceKingston, Michigan
Alma materCentral Michigan University

Green became interested and learned about politics and state government by reading the Michigan Manual, the biennial publication which lists information about Michigan's history, constitutions, government officials, and institutions.[2]

Green was a member of the original Tuscola County Board of Education and served on the board of directors of the Kingston State Bank.[3]

References

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  1. ^ The Political Graveyard: Allison R. Green
  2. ^ Michigan House of Representatives: House Resolution No. 50 (93rd Legislature).
  3. ^ "Allison Green Obituary - Cass City, Michigan". Archived from the original on 2013-11-13. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Norman O. Stockmeyer
Republican nominee for Michigan Secretary of State
1964
Succeeded by
George Washington
Political offices
Preceded by Treasurer of Michigan
1965–1978
Succeeded by