Hunt Co., TX - Johnnie H. Lyon Announces Candidacy
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Johnnie H. Lyon

Johnnie H. Lyon announces his candidacy for Hunt County Commissioner, Precinct
1.

Lyon is a Hunt County native and he was graduated from Leonard High School in
1946. He is the son of Mrs. J. B. Lyon of Leonard.

A military veteran, Lyon served during the Korean Conflict with the United
States Marines. He is currently a member of the American Legion Post 110, in
Leonard.

Lyon has owned Lyon's Garage in Celeste for seventeen years. At present, he is
also performing the duties of water and sewer superintendent for the City of
Celeste.

As an informed citizen, Lyon is a former member of the Board of Trustees of
the Celeste Independent School District. He has also served on the Celeste
City Council. Lyon has served on the Industrial Committee for the City of
Celeste, and for the past fifteen years, he has served as a member of the
Celeste Volunteer Fire Department.

Lyon is sincerely interested in county government. He knows of the problems
facing local governmental units. He sees the need for county government to
become more progressive. "If I am elected, I will serve the Citizens of Hunt
County to be best of my ability. I believe that I have the experience to serve
as a progressive county commissioner. County government is somewhat like a
business, and I would like for Hunt County to be operated in a business-like
manner. I have always dealt fairly and honestly with everyone, and I will
continue to do so. If elected, I will devote full time to the position of
County Commissioner," says Lyon, "I have lived in the county and know the
importance of keeping the roads and bridges in good condition."

The candidate is married to the former Bethalyne Lyday.  She currently serves
as Assistant Cashier at the First National Bank of Celeste. They Lyons are the
parents of two sons, Ronnie, 16, and Gary, 12.

They Lyon family attends the First United Methodist Church of Celeste. Lyon is
currently serving on the Administrative Board, and also serves as Trustee of
the church.

Lyon stated, "I will try to personally contact every voter in my precinct, and
I will sincerely appreciate your vote and influence."
(Paid Political Advertisement)  (Picture)
   (February 25, 1972, The Celeste Courier)