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Betty Lee Clara Ongley (née Sweeney, born January 25, 1926) is an American activist, community leader, educator and mentor who became the first female mayor in the State of Michigan when she was elected in 1973 in Portage, Michigan, a southwestern Michigan city in Kalamazoo County. The Betty Lee Ongley Nature Preserve has been named for Ongley in recognition of her outstanding leadership, mentorships, and service to the city, state and country. In 2023, Ongley was named as the recipient of the Michigan Women Forward's Women of Courage and Achievement Award. The organization describes it as follows: This prestigious award celebrates Michigan women who exemplify commitment to community services, have a proven track record as a mentor and role model for others, and who empower and inspire their community.