The Rural Challenge

Emerging Resources for Tobacco-Dependent Communities

Abstract

First of all, I'd like to say that it is great to be here. Also, I'd like to recognize the folks that put this conference together. I think it's particularly exciting for those of us who are in this line of work to see capable people like the folks here at ECU bringing people together to talk about issues in a way that begins to rally us around actions. In my mind, taking action allows us an opportunity to protect our right to work and live where we want. So, I want to commend the organizers for a great conference.