[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E769]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF THE 2015 GRADUATES OF LEADERSHIP ROWAN

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2015

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the graduates 
of the Leadership Rowan class of 2015. These graduates represent a 
cross-section of leaders in Rowan County, North Carolina, who are 
dedicated to making their county and local communities a better place.
   Leadership Rowan is a nine month program designed to teach existing 
leaders and community volunteers about important local issues, 
introduce them to new means of involvement, and connect them with other 
leaders in the community. For 23 years under the sponsorship of the 
Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Rowan has graduated over 
500 emerging leaders.
   As a graduate of Leadership Cabarrus and Leadership Montgomery, 
which are similar programs in other North Carolina counties, I 
understand the level of commitment necessary to complete this program. 
I commend each graduate for taking the time to learn more about the 
political, cultural, social, economic, and educational issues in Rowan 
County in order to better understand and improve our community. These 
25 graduates completed courses in History and Power; Business and the 
Economy; Public Education; Human Needs; Government; Criminal Justice; 
Communications; and Quality of Life.
   Participants in this year's Leadership Rowan class include: Keri 
Allman, D.J. Barksdale, Gary Blabon, Keith Bowersox, Wendy Brindle, 
Mary Burridge, Thomas Cobb, Heather Crawford, Victoria Curran, Teresa 
Dakins, Addison Davis, Benjamin Davis, Michelle Fisher, Jon Folstad, 
Rori Godsey, Ashlee Hawkins, Deborah Johnson, Heather King, Glenwood 
Oats Jr., Ann Pressly, Laurie Ritchie, Janet Spriggs, Shane Valley, 
Curtis Walker, and Jeanette West.
   It is an honor today to congratulate the graduates of Leadership 
Rowan for completing this program and for their dedication to serving 
our community and the State of North Carolina.

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