05.a Jim Anderson GOOD NEIGHBOR Proclamation
SCANDIA GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, respecting, caring for, and helping others is a hallmark of the
American character, and central to how we as a community live; and
WHEREAS, respect and care for and from neighbors creates a more sustainable,
resilient community and makes Scandia a great place to live and be; and
WHEREAS, Scandia throughout its history has been the beneficiary of being a
community of Good Neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Jim Anderson is recognized as a Good Neighbor in Scandia as he
saved the life of a young man outside of Meisters on September 30th; and
WHEREAS, Jim had taken the time to study and skill himself in learning the
Heimlich Maneuver; and
WHEREAS, Jim was able to put the learning to good use when the young man
began choking and started to collapse; and
WHEREAS, Jim quickly went over to the young man and performed the Heimlich
Maneuver on him and after the third try he was able to expel the meat that was
causing him to lose his ability to breathe; and
WHEREAS, Jim, through his character and commitment to learning and using his
skills for the benefit of others has clearly demonstrated the qualities of being a
Good Neighbor and has been nominated to receive this Award.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Scandia presents the Scandia
Good Neighbor Award to Jim Anderson in recognition and appreciation.
Presented this 19th day of December, 2023
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Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia