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Ruth Hadley at Ambassador Awards 2015-10-18 - Frankfort, KY - Photo from Dale Hollow Resort Park marketing. Ruth Hadley, received the Ambassador Award for Professional Achievement, center, Department of Parks within the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. She obtained a Bachelor's degree from Lindsey Wilson College, majoring in criminal justice, despite tremendous obstacles, commitments and a full-time job as a serving attendant at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. She was a non-traditional student who decided to pursue higher education when her youngest child started college. While a daughter and son-in-law were both deployed on active duty in Kuwait, she raised her two grandsons for a year. She cared for a terminally ill parent in her home. Her hectic full-time schedule in hospitality often required long hours and weekends. Ruth's victory over obstacles for professional achievement stands as testimony to perseverance and is an inspiration to her coworkers. The Glens Fork, Adair County resident is now marketing manager at Dale Hollow Resort Park. At left, Elaine Walker, Commissioner of Kentucky State Parks, and at right Bob Stewart, Secretary of the Tourism Cabinet. Read More... | Permalink | Comments?

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