Emergency Medical Services

Office of the Judge-Executive

Shelby County Fiscal Court

News Release

November 17, 2009

Richard Lyon Named

2009 Shelby County Fiscal Court Employee of the Year

SHELBYVILLE, KY. Richard Lyon was named 2009

Shelby County Fiscal Court Employee of the Year at the 7^th

Annual Shelby County Service Awards Banquet held on

November 6^th, 2009 at Claudia Sanders Dinner House.

Magistrate Hubert Pollett presented Lyon with his award,

quoting words of praise from his co-workers. Among those

compliments, was recognition of his commitment to the job,

reliability, and overall great personality. Pollett reported

that Lyon received numerous nominations from employees in

various departments, all of which agreed upon the fact that

Lyon’s attitude and exemplary work-ethic are characteristic of

an employee of the year.

Maintenance Chief Denny Bailey also agreed that Lyon was the best employee for the award stating, “Richard [Lyon] is very deserving of this award. He has done a great job and has saved the county money with his skills.” Bailey further stated, “He understands that the buildings he is responsible for maintaining have historical significance to Shelby County and he performs his job and makes repairs in a way that adds to the character and integrity to the building.”

Lyon serves as the Assistant Maintenance Chief for all Shelby County Government facilities and grounds. He was hired in September of 2005, having previously worked in the state Finance and Administration Cabinet’s Department of Facilities Management.

Shelby County Judge-Executive Rob Rothenburger stated, “Richard [Lyon] epitomizes the ideal employee – He loves to come to work, takes great pride in his performance and has a genuine overall passion for people and property.”

Lyon, a Bagdad resident, is married to pediatrician Dr. Lisa Lyon and is a father to their three (3) children.

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For more information contact:

Denny Bailey, Maintenance Chief

419 Washington Street

Shelbyville, KY 40065

502-633-1220