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‘Thank you for your service:’ Outgoing Stafford treasurer, supervisor honored

Left: Stafford County Treasurer Laura Rudy speaks after the Board of County Supervisors honored her for 16 years on the job. Right: Supervisors Crystal Vanuch and Pamela Yueung present outgoing George Washington District Supervisor Tom Coen with a certificate celebrating his five years on the Board of Supervisors. [Photo: Stafford County Government]
Two of Stafford County's public servants, Laura Rudy and Thomas Coen, were honored by the Board of Supervisors amid their retirements on December 12.

Rudy has worked as a Treasurer for Stafford County for 16 years. She began her career in elected office in January 2008. Supervisors commended her for her dedication and leadership throughout her years serving as treasurer.

Garrisonville District Supervisor Dr. Pamela Yeung expressed her gratitude for Rudy’s commitment amid many unrivaled times, such as a rescission in 2008 and the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

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