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05.a Certificate Shaun Holtgreve 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, Shaun Holtgreve is recognized as a Good Neighbor through his unwavering commitment and contributions to both Scandia and the wider community; and WHEREAS, as a Captain & EMT in Scandia Fire & Rescue he is always ready to help anyone in need; and WHEREAS, as a Cordon Bleu Chef he assists in making food for the Fire Department and helps the Scandia/Marine Lions in any way he can ; and WHEREAS, with the disastrous nature of Hurricane Helene Shaun was reminded of his own family’s terrible experience when they were living in Louisiana during Hurricane Katrina and they lost everything they had, prompting them to move to Minnesota; and WHEREAS, recently with Hurricane Helene and the destruction it has caused in North Carolina Shaun knew what these people were experiencing so he and his 18 year old son, Jackson, packed up their van with supplies and tools and left on October 4 to help the victims of this horrific Hurricane; and WHEREAS, they will be there representing Minnesota helping with cooking food to give out to those in need, helping rebuild lost structures and generally assisting in any way they can; and WHEREAS, Shaun’s selection as a Good Neighbor is not only deserved but also serves as an inspiration to others in our community and beyond. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Scandia presents the Scandia Good Neighbor Award to Shaun Holtgreve in recognition and appreciation. Presented this 15th day of October, 2024 Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia