Name Joseph Lyons Religion Roman Catholic | Profession Public Administration Spouse(s) Kieran | |
Succeeded by Robert F. Martwick, Jr. Born June 24, 1951 (age 73) Chicago, Illinois ( 1951-06-24 ) | ||
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." In September 2011, Lyons announced he would not seek another term and endorsed Democrat Robert F. Martwick, Jr as his successor.
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