2003 Alabama Rural Health Association's Awards Luncheon

October 31, 2003 in Montgomery

The second recognition through the presentation of service awards by the Alabama Rural Health Association occurred at a luncheon held for this purpose at the Farmer's Market Cafe in Montgomery on October 31, 2003.

Richard O. Rutland, Jr., M.D. of Fayette was presented with the Rural Health Provider Exceptional Achievement Award and Marjory C. Johnson of Shorter was presented with the Rural Volunteer Excellence in Service Award.  These outstanding Alabamians are only the second recipients of these prestigious awards.

Donald E. Williamson, M.D., Alabama's State Health Officer, presented the awards to both recipients.  Glenn C. Sisk, administrator of the Coosa Valley Baptist Medical Center in Sylacauga spoke on the plight of Alabama hospitals.  The luncheon was well attended.

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Toby Roth, Governor's Chief of Staff Mr. Roth reads the Governor's proclamation of October 26 - November 1 as "Rural Health Week" in Alabama.	Recognition Recipients With State Health Officer Recognition recipients, Dr. Rutland and Ms. Johnson, pose with Donald E. Williamson, M.D., Alabama's State Health Officer, who made the presentations.
Glenn C. Sisk, Luncheon Speaker Mr. Sisk, administrator of the Coosa Valley Baptist Medical Center in Sylacauga, spoke to luncheon attendees on the plight of Alabama's hospitals.	Ms. Johnson With WIFE Representatives Ms. Johnson poses with officials and friends resresenting the Wives Involved in Farm Economics who attended to show appreciation for her work with that organization.