Long-serving senator, former county commissioner honored for supporting community projects, volunteers
Special to the News
The Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils has named state Sen. Clyde Chambliss its Senate Leader of the Year, honoring his long standing support for locally led projects that improve life across Alabama.
Chambliss represents Senate District 30 and serves as vice chair of the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee. A civil engineer and former Autauga County commissioner, he said his connection to RC&D began during his years in county government.
“I have been a longtime observer and supporter of RC&D, going back to my days on the county commission,” Chambliss said in remarks accepting the recognition. “You do so many things across the state that improve quality of life and life itself. I appreciate the volunteers from all over Alabama working to make this a better state.”
Pamela “Pam” Hughes, executive director of Mid-South RC&D, said, “Sen. Chambliss understands the needs that local communities bring to the table because he has served at the county level. He sees the value in projects that protect people, strengthen essential services and give volunteers the means to make a difference.”
Mid-South serves eight central Alabama counties, including Autauga and Elmore.
“Sen. Chambliss has brought a local government perspective to his support of RC&D for many years,” said Katie Conner, executive director of the Alabama Association of RC&D Councils. “We are grateful that he recognizes both the life-improving results of these projects and the volunteers who make them possible.”
About the Alabama Association of RC&D Councils
The association supports nine locally led Resource Conservation and Development councils serving all 67 Alabama counties. Volunteers and community partners identify local needs and carry out projects that strengthen education, natural resources, community services, and economic opportunity. Learn more at alabamarcd.org.
