Joseph M. Lyons is an American politician and former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He served from 1996 until 2013 representing the 15th, and later 19th, district.
Joseph Lyons | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 19th district 15th district (1996-2003) | |
| In office August 12, 1996 – January 9, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | William Laurino |
| Succeeded by | Robert Martwick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 24, 1951 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kieran |
| Children | Two |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | DePaul University (B.A., M.P.A.) |
| Profession | Civil servant |
Biography
editLyons was born June 24, 1951, in Chicago. His uncle is Thomas G. Lyons, who served as Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party from 1990 to 1997.[1] He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and history from DePaul University in 1975. He was a supervisor in the Chicago Water Department from 1975 until 1981. He worked for the Regional Transportation Authority for a year in 1980. He then took a position with the Cook County Department of Human Resources.[2]
In the 1996 Democratic primary, he ran and won a four-way primary to succeed William Laurino in the 15th district. He was appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives August 12, 1996 after he won the Democratic nomination.[1][2] After the 2001 decennial redistricting process, Lyons was redistricted to the 19th district.[3] He was the Chair of the Chicago White Sox Caucus. Lyons chose to retire after the 97th Illinois General Assembly in 2011–2012.[4] At the time of his retirement he was the Assistant Majority Leader.[5]
He was succeeded by Robert Martwick.
References
edit- ^ a b Worthington, Rogers (February 9, 1996). "Ward Politics A Big Factor in 2 State House Districts". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
- ^ a b Ryan, George, ed. (1998). "Biographical Sketch of Joseph M. Lyons". Illinois Blue Book 1997-1998. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 78.
- ^ White, Jesse, ed. (2004). "Biographical Sketch of Joseph M. Lyons". Illinois Blue Book 2003-2004. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 78.
- ^ D'Amico, John (December 14, 2012). "House Resolution 1342". Springfield, Illinois: Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
- ^ "Representative Joseph M. Lyons (D) - Previous General Assembly (97th) 19th District Assistant Majority Leader". Illinois General Assembly. 2011. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
External links
edit- 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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