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Thomas Davis "Tom" Rust
Member From: 2002 - 2015
- Birth Date: 1941 Birth Place:Front Royal, VA
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Ann Edwards
- Children: Robin Mullet, Douglas Wharam, and James Wharam
- Religion: Episcopalian
- Education: Virginia Polytechnic Institute (B.S.,Civil Engineering, 1965), George Washington University, Washington, DC (M.S., Public Works Engineering, 1978), University of Virginia (Master of Planning in Urban and Environmental Planning, 1989)
- Military Service:
- Occupation/Profession: Civil engineer
- Memberships/Affiliations: St. Timothy's Episcopal, Church Virginia Tech (former board of visitors), Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, Fairfax/Falls Church United Way (former chairman), Dulles Area Transportation Association, Virginia Tech Committee of 100, American Planning Association, American Institute of Certified Planners, Longwood College (former board of visitors), Chi Epsilon, National Civil Engineering Honor Society, Northern Virginia Regional Health Information Organization, Dulles Corridor Rail Association (vice chairman), Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (advisory board), Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance
- Awards: Herndon Jaycees, Man of the Year (1979), Vecinos Unidos Recognition for Assistance to Hispanic Youth (1997), Who's Who in the United States (1998), Best of Herndon-Dulles Award (1999), Patrick Henry Award (2001), Virginia Tech, Academy of Distinguished Alumni for Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (2001), Virginia School Boards Association, Award of Excellence (2003), Virginia League of Conservation Voters, Legislator Leader (2003, 2005), Loudoun County School Board, Appreciation Award (2004), Virginia21 Dean's List (2005), Boy Scouts of America, Powhatan District, Good Scout Award (2005), Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce, Community Service Award (2007); Lifetime Achievement Award for Public Service (2009), Committee for Dulles, Tower of Dulles Award (2007), Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance, Dust, Blood and Sweat Award (2007), George Mason University, Civil Engineering Institute, Engineering Excellence and Leadership Award (2008), Virginia Tech College of Engineering, Academy of Engineering Excellence (2008), Apartment and Office Building Association, Outstanding Leadership Award (2009), American Planning Association, Virginia Chapter, Legislator of the Year (2011), Dulles Area Transportation Association, Dr. Sidney Steele Founder's Award (2013), Potomac & Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling, Legislative Honoree (2013)
- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Herndon Town Council 1971-76; Mayor, 1976-84, 1990-2001
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 2002 | Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) | 86 | Republican | Education Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2003 | Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) | 86 | Republican | Education Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2004 | Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) | 86 | Republican | Education Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2005 | Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) | 86 | Republican | Education Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2006 | Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) | 86 | Republican | Education Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2007 | Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) | 86 | Republican | Education Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2008 | Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) | 86 | Republican | Commerce and Labor Education Transportation |
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| 2009 | Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) | 86 | Republican | Commerce and Labor Education Transportation |
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| 2010 | Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) | 86 | Republican | Commerce and Labor Education Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2011 | Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) | 86 | Republican | Commerce and Labor Education Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2012 | Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) | 86 | Republican | Commerce and Labor Education Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2013 | Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) | 86 | Republican | Commerce and Labor Education Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2014 | Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) | Republican | Transportation
(Chair) Commerce and Labor, Education, Science and Technology |
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| 2015 | Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) | Republican | Transportation (Chair) Commerce and Labor, Education, Science and Technology |
*The information within this interactive and searchable application has been researched extensively by the House Clerk’s Office. As with any historical records of this age and breadth, there may be discrepancies and/or inconsistencies within records obtained from a variety of credible sources. Any feedback is encouraged at history@house.virginia.gov.