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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 _____________________________________ Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia