Virginia Railway Express
Operations Board
Resolution
CC-10-2014
Commendation to Wallace S. Covington, III for Distinguished
Service on the Virginia Railway Express Operations Board
WHEREAS, Wallace S. Covington, III has served as a Prince William County
Supervisor for the Brentsville Magisterial District since 2004; and,
WHEREAS, Wallace S. Covington, III served as a VRE Operations Board Alternate
from 2004 until 2007 and an Operations Board Member since 2007; and,
WHEREAS, during his tenure as a VRE Operations Board Member, Wallace S.
Covington, III played a critical role in the expansion and replacement of VRE’s fleet,
station and parking expansion projects, the agreement making Spotsylvania County
a member of PRTC and VRE and the award of the Operations and Maintenance
contract to Keolis; and,
WHEREAS, Wallace S. Covington, III, serving as Chairman of the VRE Operations
Board in 2012, led VRE through the recruitment of the current Chief Executive
Officer;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the VRE Operations Board does
hereby recognize and commend Wallace S. Covington, III for his steadfast
commitment and contributions to the growth, efficiency and overall success of
Virginia Railway Express.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the VRE Operations Board congratulates
Wallace S. Covington, III on his Judicial Appointment to the Prince William County
General District Court.
Approved this 17th day of October, 2014.
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Gary Skinner
Secretary
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Paul Milde
Chairman