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Editor’s Note
Greetings,
As editor, I am pleased to present to you the
2016 Rural Leader Forty under Forty Honorees.
The judges, once more, had the difficult task to
select forty outstanding leaders from Alabama,
Florida, and Georgia.
The leaders represent the rich talent, skill, and
vast knowledge that can be found in small town
America. Again, I was extremely impressed with
the level of expertise and accomplishment found
among this year's honorees. Their exemplary
service to the people in small communities is
a testament to their dedication. Without such
leaders, who pour daily back into the essence
of communities abroad, Small Town America
would undoubtedly cease to thrive.
Therefore, I continue to be committed to
acknowledging the efforts and contributions of
leaders in small rural communities. I understand
all too well the significance of their efforts. My
hope is that the Forty under 40 Honors encourage young leaders in the knowledge that what
they do each day matters.
Without further ado, I present to you the 2016
Rural Leader 40 under 40 Feature issue!
Respectfully,
Kuanita E. Murphy, PhD
Editor-in-Chief and Publisher
What you do matters.
@RuralLeaderMag
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