Jeanne Hurley Simon
American public official (1922–2000) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jeanne C. Hurley Simon (May 10, 1922 – February 20, 2000) was the first wife of Senator Paul Simon and the mother of former Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon, was a state and national public official in her own right.
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Jeanne Hurley Simon | |
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Chair of the National Commission on Libraries & Information Science | |
In office 1993–2000 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | J. Michael Farrell |
Succeeded by | Martha B. Gould |
Second Lady of Illinois | |
In office January 13, 1969 – January 8, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Eva Richolson (1961) |
Succeeded by | Marge Dunne |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
In office 1957–1961 | |
Preceded by | Joseph J. Lelivelt |
Succeeded by | Robert Marks |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-05-10)May 10, 1922 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | February 20, 2000(2000-02-20) (aged 77) Makanda, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | |
Alma mater | Barat College (B.A.) Northwestern University (J.D.) |
Profession | Attorney Author |
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