Joseph M. Lyons
This article is about the Illinois state representative. For the Australian Prime Minister, see Joseph Lyons.
| Joseph M. Lyons | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
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In office 1996 - 2013 | |
| Succeeded by | Robert F. Martwick, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 24, 1951 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kieran |
| Profession | Public Administration |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Joseph M. Lyons is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 19th District since being elected in November 1996.
In 2007, when state lawmakers working on a budget during a special session met at 10 a.m. rather than 2p.m., and Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's attorney threatened that the Governor was considering legal action against the involved representatives, Lyons told reporters, "We have a madman. The man is insane."[1] In September 2011, Lyons announced he would not seek another term and endorsed Democrat Robert F. Martwick, Jr as his successor.
References
- ↑ Wills, Christopher (2007-07-10). "Illinois Democrats turn on each other". Associated Press. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Joseph M. Lyons (D) 19th District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Joseph M. 'Joe' Lyons (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Joseph M Lyons
- Illinois House Democrats - Joseph M. Lyons profile
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