05.a Bob Wilmers 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, Bob Wilmers is recognized as a Good Neighbor in Scandia due to the important
ways he has enhanced the community and connected its residents; and
WHEREAS, Bob created an over-the-air private internet system using a radio transmission from
the ten houses in his neighborhood to an antenna on the Osceola water tower. He
accomplished this because of his technical expertise, and also because he was able to
negotiate with a Wisconsin internet provider and the City of Osceola; and
WHEREAS, Bob also worked tirelessly and effectively as the Chair of Scandia’s Internet Action
Committee; and
WHEREAS, his leadership on that committee has been instrumental in Scandia reaching a point
where almost 95 percent of our residents will have reliable internet service ; and
WHEREAS, Bob’s work has included building relationships with our internet providers; and
WHEREAS, Bob has worked to secure grant funding that has resulted in the internet expansion
being accomplished with great financial savings to the City of Scandia; and
WHEREAS, through his character and commitment Bob 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 Bob Wilmers in recognition and appreciation.
Presented this 17th day of December, 2024
Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia