3.a Willius Good Neighbor certificate
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, having Good Neighbors increases the well-being of individuals and of the
community in which they live; and
WHEREAS, Scandia throughout its history has been the beneficiary of being a community of
Good Neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Ann Willius contributes as a good neighbor to the community togetherness
of Scandia, both its adults and its youth; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Ann Willius has served for many years as a volunteer member of the
Marine Area Community Library Board and as the Chair of its Children’s Committee; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Ann Willius has shared her talents as a children’s book author with the
students at Scandia Elementary School and Marine School; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Ann Willius continually casts a wide net for volunteers to work with the
Children’s Committee, both its winter time and summer programs, is a good listener and treats
all volunteers with respect making them feel included, and always remains calm in the face of
uncertainty and multiple agendas; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Scandia presents the Scandia Good
Neighbor Award to Ruth Ann Willius in recognition and appreciation.
Presented this 17h day of December, 2019
Christine Maefsky, Mayor, City of Scandia