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John Walvins

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After graduating from Virginia Tech, John Walvins moved with his young family to Woodbridge and began contributing to Prince William County through management work for Hylton Enterprises in developing Dale City. Beyond his many contributions to the business community, he orchestrated and managed the construction of three Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington to serve thousands of youth, receiving a commendation for his untiring efforts. He also consistently shared his time, expertise, and leadership with the Amateur Athletic Union, the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, the Salvation Army, Action in Community Through Service, where he served as a board member, and the Woodbridge Rotary, where he was a past president. He is recognized as a man of tremendous integrity, upright in his approach to others, and always willing to place the welfare of others ahead of his own.
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