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“During my first election campaign in 2009, I used the Redbook as a tool to understand the structure and membership of the Virginia General Assembly. It remains a useful tool today as I work with my legislative colleagues…and it’s a valuable public relations tool that I give out to constituents in my district…and they go like hotcakes!” –Delegate Rich Anderson “The Redbook is the roadmap for navigating the General Assembly. A valuable reference tool for staff and visitors alike.” –Senator Richard Saslaw

“David Bailey’s compilation of all the legislators’ and elected statewide officers’ contact information in one resource has been an invaluable tool in my legislative office—both during Session and back home in the district. The inclusion of photographs of the elected officials has been most helpful—particularly during years such as 2013 when we had 19 new members join us in the House of Delegates! Thank you, David, for sharing your genius with us these past 30 years, and while I do not anticipate being on those pages then, I do hope it will continue for another 30 years! Great job!” –Delegate David Toscano, House Democratic Leader, 57th District (D-Charlottesville) PUBLISHER’S NOTE There have been many people and firms whose contributions have made it possible for the Redbook to celebrate its 30th birthday. First among them is Bill Groome, a friend whom I had only known for a couple of years. Bill worked at William Byrd Press in Richmond and his without his expertise the first Redbook might never have been printed. During the decades we have sought the best printers, and for many years it was Clinch Valley Printing in Tazewell, owned by my good friend Doyle Rasnick. Doyle, a creative entrepreneur, helped with marketing and was a most helpful friend. One of his ideas was to create a Spanish language version, and we did it. After Doyle sold the firm that he had founded, we moved to another outstanding SWVA printer, Bill Gilmer of Wordsprint. With family roots in the coalfields of Kentucky and Virginia, our firm was honored that Donnie Ratliff and Alpha Natural Resources underwrote the free distribution of thousands of copies over several years. In the 30th year we thank the Virginia Chamber of Commerce for support in underwriting a record 35,000 copies. John Sours’ creative designs and Kristen Bailey-Hardy’s proofreading skills make our firm proud of our publication. Through the years many interns and staffers have worked on Redbooks, and we thank them one and all.

“The Redbook is my compass and companion. I rely on its ease of use 12 months a year. The pages become filled with notes and I archive it for posterity. I wouldn’t be without it.” –David DeBiasi, RN , AARP Virginia , Associate State Director – Advocacy

“The notorious ‘Red Book’ is the most sought after, most used and most helpful printed item in the General Assembly Building. Kudos to David Bailey and Associates for their 30 years of hard work and dedication in creating a tool that makes life more manageable for those of us involved in the political arena.”

–Donnie Ratliff, Commonwealth Connections, LLC.

“Citizens and advocates have a very easy way to know their representatives in state government: they can simply turn to the red book. That helps to make democracy work better.” –Delegate Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum, Delegate, 36th District

“CONGRATULATIONS” –Nancy Rodrigues Secretary of Administration

“David Bailey’s Redbook is our ‘go to’ source for quick and accurate information for contact information on our colleagues in the General Assembly and Governor’s Cabinet. You will always find a copy within reach at all the desks in our office.” –Senator Steve Newman

“Redbook is a must have resource for session.” –Delegate Patrick Hope

“Congratulations to the Redbook on 30 years of keeping Virginians informed! The publication provides an invaluable service to everyone interested in public policy.” –Delegate Sam Rasoul

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