SENATOR CLAY SCOFIELD RECEIVES LEADERSHIP AWARD FROM STATEWIDE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

December 7th, 2021

SENATOR CLAY SCOFIELD RECEIVES LEADERSHIP AWARD FROM STATEWIDE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

Guntersville, Ala. – State Senator Clay Scofield, RGuntersville, has been recognized as the 2021 Senate Leader of the Year by the Alabama Association of Resource,

Conservation and Development (AARCD) Councils during the Alabama Mountains Rivers and Valley (AMRV) RC&D Annual meeting, which was recently held at the Lodge at Guntersville State Park. The award is given each year for showing strong leadership and dedication to supporting the conservation of natural resources while promoting economic and community development growth in Alabama. 

Sen. Scofield serves as the Senate Majority Leader and sits on the powerful Finance and Taxation and Education Committee, which is responsible for appropriating funding for educational services and programs in the State of Alabama and he plays an important role in prioritizing spending. Sen. Scofield recognized AARCD for its outreach efforts across the State of Alabama and the tremendous impact it has on improving overall quality of life. In 2021, RC&D contributed to more than 650 projects, serving over approximately 1,000,000 citizens. 

Sen. Scofield thanked the AARCD membership for recognizing him and vowed to continue supporting and promoting issues important to RC&D such as work force training, agriculture, water conservation, community and economic development. “One of the things I’ve always prioritized is keeping my door open for constituents and citizens around the State of Alabama to share what’s important to help us grow,” said Scofield, “I see the impact of RC&D and appreciate all your organization does to help all the communities in my district and across Alabama.”

AARCD Chairman and Washington Co. Probate Judge Nick Williams expressed his gratitude to Sen. Scofield for his long time support, consistent leadership and commitment to promoting the RC&D mission.  “Senator Scofield has been a champion of RC&D for over 11 years and we are proud to honor him,” said Williams, “He is consistent on his positions and has genuine interest in serving his senate district. The entire state has seen a benefit from his leadership.”

The RC&D program was established by the Agriculture Act of 1962 to provide a program that empowers rural people to help themselves. RC&D areas include adjacent counties that have substantial natural resources to use for economic improvement and community betterment. There are nine RC&D councils throughout the state. RC&D Councils in Alabama are non-profit, tax-exempt organizations within the state that are designated 501(c) (3) entities by the Internal Revenue Service. RC&D Councils are made up of citizens in an RC&D area who want a better life for themselves, their children, and future generations. RC&D Council representatives and alternates are volunteers who assist RC&D.

For more information about our program please visit us at www.aarcd.net.

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