LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David C. Lyon upon the occasion of his
retirement as Palmyra Town Supervisor

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of its esteemed
public servants; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
David C. Lyon upon the occasion of his retirement as Palmyra Town Super-
visor on Saturday, January 16, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Palmyra, David Lyon earned his Bach-
elor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from Cornell Universi-
ty, and received his MBA in Financial Administration from Michigan State
University; and
WHEREAS, David Lyon has served Wayne County for a total of 36 years,
18 years as Town Councilman and 18 years as Town Supervisor; and
WHEREAS, As Supervisor, David Lyon played a vital role in seeking and
successfully securing significant funds in State and Federal grants for
vital projects in Palmyra; he implemented the Town of Palmyra website in
order to create greater participation and access of citizens to their
town and village government; and
WHEREAS, David Lyon has served as Chairman of the Wayne County Water
and Sewer Authority for approximately 25 years; he is a member of West-
ern Presbyterian Church and also serves on its Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong farmer, David Lyon is a former co-owner of O'Meal
Tractor in Palmyra, New York; he is a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, David and his loving wife, Sylvia, are the proud parents of
Cheryl, Chris, and Will; they have also been blessed with five grand-
children, Erica, Andrew, Dana, Charlie, and Victoria; and
WHEREAS, The State of New York is pleased to join the Town of Palmyra
in expressing sincere appreciation to David Lyon for his many years of
dedicated service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor David C. Lyon upon the occasion of his well-deserved retirement as
Town of Palmyra Supervisor; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David C. Lyon.