Thomas Davis Rust
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Thomas Davis "Tom" Rust (born July 21, 1941) is an American politician of the Republican Party
. He is currently a member of the Virginia House of Delegates
, representing the 86th District since 2002. Previously, he was mayor
of Herndon, Virginia
for 19 years (1976–84, 1990–2001).
and two grandchildren, Abbey and Ross Mullet.
In 2001, Rust was elected Delegate for the 86th District with 63% of the vote against Jim Kelly http://www2.sbe.state.va.us/web_docs/election/results/2001/nov2001/html/c_08_086.htm. A civil engineer, Rust has served on the Committees on Transportation, Education, Science and Technology, and Commerce and Labor. His notable legislation includes allowing the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish a Statewide Transportation plan using highway corridors for long-term, regional planning http://www.nvta.org/content.asp?sl=1793&contentid=1793.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
. He is currently a member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
, representing the 86th District since 2002. Previously, he was mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, Virginia
Herndon is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area of the United States. The population was 21,655 at the 2000 census, which makes it the largest of three towns in the county.-History:...
for 19 years (1976–84, 1990–2001).
Education
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, popularly known as Virginia Tech , is a public land-grant university with the main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia with other research and educational centers throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, and internationally.Founded in...
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.; Civil EngineeringCivil engineeringCivil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings...
; 1965) - George Washington UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityThe George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
; Washington; D.C. (Masters; Public Works Engineering; 1978) - University of VirginiaUniversity of VirginiaThe University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
(Masters of Urban/Environmental Planning; 1989)
Family
Rust is married to Ann Rust. They have a daughter, Robin Mullet, two sons, Douglas and Jamesand two grandchildren, Abbey and Ross Mullet.
Memberships and affiliations
- St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
- Virginia Tech Board of Visitors
- Northern Virginia Regional Commission
- Northern Virginia Transportation Coordinating Council (executive committee)
- Fairfax/Falls Church United Way (former chairman)
- Dulles Area Transportation Association
- Northern Virginia Community Foundation
- American Red CrossAmerican Red CrossThe American Red Cross , also known as the American National Red Cross, is a volunteer-led, humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the United States. It is the designated U.S...
(honorary director) - Virginia Tech Committee of 100
- Fairfax Committee of 100
- American Planning Association
- American Institute of Certified Planners
- Longwood College, Board of Visitors, (1980–1988)
Occupation
Rust is a civil engineer, and is currently the Chairman of Patton Harris Rust & Associates, one of the mid-Atlantic region's leading engineering and surveying firms.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)
- Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance's "Dust, Blood and Sweat" Award (2007)
- Committee for Dulles "Tower of Dulles Award" (2007)
- Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce Public Service Award (2007)
- Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering’s Academy of Engineering Excellence (2008)
Political
Rust was first elected to the Herndon Town Council in 1971 where he served until he was elected Mayor of the Town of Herndon in 1976, a position he held until 1984. He was elected Mayor again in 1990 and served until 2001 http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=50755.In 2001, Rust was elected Delegate for the 86th District with 63% of the vote against Jim Kelly http://www2.sbe.state.va.us/web_docs/election/results/2001/nov2001/html/c_08_086.htm. A civil engineer, Rust has served on the Committees on Transportation, Education, Science and Technology, and Commerce and Labor. His notable legislation includes allowing the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish a Statewide Transportation plan using highway corridors for long-term, regional planning http://www.nvta.org/content.asp?sl=1793&contentid=1793.
State and local elected offices
- MayorMayorIn many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
, Town of Herndon, (1976-1984, 1990-2001) - HerndonHerndon, VirginiaHerndon is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area of the United States. The population was 21,655 at the 2000 census, which makes it the largest of three towns in the county.-History:...
Town Council (1971-1976)
House of Delegates committees (2009)
- Commerce and Labor
- Education (Chair of Subcommittee on Higher Education)
- Science and Technology (Vice chair)
- Transportation (Chair of Subcommittee #4)