2011 Legislator of the Year!

 Delegate Thomas Davis Rust, PE, AICP received the 2011 Legislator of the Year award by the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-VA) for his work on behalf of the citizens of Virginia while recognizing and promoting planning as a positive force on the development of communities throughout the Commonwealth.  The award was presented at their annual conference.
 
“It is a real honor to be recognized by your peers in the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association for contributions to society not only in your professional life, but also in your public life,” said Del. Rust.  “Planning is an integral part of what makes Virginia a great state and I am privileged to be a part of the organization that contributes so much to the state.”

Delegate Rust carried HB1965 during the 2011 General Assembly session, which adds lifecycle costs of capital projects to the items to be considered by planning commissions in developing capital improvement programs.  The bill passed all subcommittees, committees and both houses unanimously and was signed into law by Governor McDonnell.

Delegate Rust has a diversified engineering and planning background as well as an extensive community and civic involvement.  He is employed by Patton Harris Rust and Associates, a Pennoni company.  Mr. Rust is Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pennoni Associates.  The firm is a multi-disciplined engineering-planning firm with offices from Virginia to New England.