Bobby has worked to reduce taxes on hard-working Virginia families. He has supported legislation that would reduce the sales tax on food, eliminate the hurtful estate tax, increase the per-child tax credit for educational purposes, and create long-term tax credits for health insurance for senior citizens.

A strong supporter of Virginia values, Bobby worked to pass the Defense of Marriage Act that defines marriage as between one man and one woman. He has also supported voluntary prayers in schools, ensuring prayer at public meetings and posting the motto “In God We Trust” in public buildings. Bobby believes in protecting life by supporting parental notification for minors who seek abortions, and opposing state funding of abortions and partial-birth abortions.

In the 2007 session of the General Assembly, Bobby was a key backer of the comprehensive solution to Virginia’s transportation problems and needs – without imposing burdensome taxes on the citizens of Virginia.

Bobby remains heavily active in local civic organizations. He is an EMT with the Ladysmith Volunteer Rescue Squad, a trustee for the Spotsylvania Volunteer Rescue Squad, a board member for the Moss Free Clinic and a hunter safety instructor with the Virginia Game Commission. Bobby serves as a deacon and trustee at Bethany Baptist Church and also works part-time as a radio announcer at WFLS radio in Fredericksburg.

Bobby has three adult children: Robert D., Jr, Lila Joanna and Welford Thomas.  He lives in Woodford, Virginia at historic Medway Farm in Caroline County.

He is Vice Chairman of the House Finance Committee, while also serving on the Committees of Health, Welfare and Institutions; Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources; and Counties, Cities and Towns.

The 54th House district includes parts of Caroline and Spotsylvania Counties.