05.a Dan Lee 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, Dan Lee has been a Good Neighbor in Scandia for many years, contributing his caring, talents
and energy to the well-being of our community; and
WHEREAS, Among the many ways that Dan has been a good neighbor include taking the lead for over two
years in installing barn quilts for Scandia’s Barn Quilt Trail, and helping with environmental projects such as the
Pollinator Habitat Park and Early Migrating Birds project; and
WHEREAS, Dan contributed his talents to Scandia City governance including serving on the Scandia City
Council and the Parks and Recreation Committee, and has worked closely with the Planning Commission and
the EDA; and
WHEREAS, Dan has been involved in community service through his years with the Scandia/Marine Lions,
helping put on such events as Taco Daze and Vinterfest (including making the Scandia Elementary winning
buttons) and serving as Santa for numerous years at the Lions annual Christmas party; and
WHEREAS, Dan has undertaken projects that have benefited members of this community including repairing
Dala horses that were damaged by vandalism and helping to build a ramp for a resident in need of one; and
WHEREAS, Dan has gone above and beyond in terms of wanting to make Scandia a beautiful place to live – a
community where people of all ages feel supported and valued, has in multiple ways 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 Dan
Lee in recognition, love and appreciation.
Presented this 15th day of June 2021
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Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia