Harold R. Collier

Harold R. Collier
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	December 12, 1915 Lansing, Michigan
Died	January 17, 2006 (aged 90) West Palm Beach, Florida
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 Junior 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 mayor of Berwyn. 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.