Lyons Gray (born October 28, 1942) is an American businessman and politician.
Lyons Gray | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Revenue | |
| In office 2013–2016 | |
| Governor | Pat McCrory |
| Preceded by | David Hoyle |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Epstein |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
| In office September 27, 1989 – January 1, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Ann Quarterman Duncan |
| Succeeded by | Bill McGee (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 28, 1942 Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relations | Bowman Gray Sr. (grandfather) |
| Education | Wooster School |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina |
Gray was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He graduated from Wooster School in 1961 and from University of North Carolina in 1966. Gray also served in the United States Coast Guard in 1964 and 1965. Gray was involved in business. Gray served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1989 to 2003 and was a Republican.[1][2] He was appointed to the seat after Ann Q. Duncan resigned in September 1989.[3] Gray also worked for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He served as North Carolina Secretary of Revenue.[4] Gray was the grandson of Bowman Gray Sr.[5]
Recent electoral history
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edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lyons Gray (incumbent) | 21,263 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 21,263 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
edit- ^ Votesmart.com-Lyons Gray
- ^ 'North Carolina Manual 2001-2002, Elaine Marshall-North Carolina Secretary of State, Biographical Sketch of Lyons Gray, pg. 534
- ^ "Journal of the House of Representatives of the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina Extra Session 1989" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. p. 6. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ 'Lyons Gray picked for top state revenue job,' Wesley Young, Winston-Salem Journal, December 12, 2012
- ^ ZSR Library-Gray Family Antique Photo Album
- ^ "NC State House 039". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
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