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About

On July 18 and 19, 2002, the Center for Politics held the fifth annual Governors Conference at the Boar's Head Inn in Charlottesville. Following successful conferences on former governors Charles S. Robb, Mills E. Godwin, Jr., A. Linwood Holton, Jr., and John N. Dalton, the Center turned its attention to the administration of Governor Gerald L. Baliles (1986-1990).

Profile:
Governor Baliles sought to make Virginia more competitive in the international marketplace. He was a Richmond attorney who also served in the House of Delegates and as Attorney General. During his tenure, the state increased revenue collections dedicated to transportation. He also expanded the state prison system and appointed the first woman to the Virginia Supreme Court. [Source: Governors of Virginia]

2002 Governors Conference Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors:
CSX
Hunton & Williams
Norfolk Southern Corporation

Gold Sponsors
Dominion Resources
West Group Properties, LLC

Silver Sponsors
Northrop Grumman Newport News
RECYC Systems
Reed Smith Hazel & Thomas, LLP
The Ridley Group

Bronze Sponsors
A. J. Dwoskin & Associates, Inc.
Myron P. Erkiletian
Framme Law Firm
Medical Facilities of America
PM Beef Holdings, LLC
Bittle Porterfield
F.D. Robertson
Elliot and Rosel Schewel
S. Buford and Susan Bailey Scott
The State Affairs Company
William G. and Suzanne F. Thomas
Tidewater Research Foundation
Troutman Sanders, LLP
Ukrop's/First Market Bank
The Vectre Corporation

Local Sponsors
Cavalier Tobacco
Glo
Greenberry's
Our Daily Bread
Wonderful Things

The Center for Politics is pleased to recognize the Williamsburg Winery, Barboursville Vineyards, White Hall Vineyards, and Oakencroft Winery for their generous contributions to the 2002 Governors Conference.