05.a Rydeen 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, Scandia throughout its history has been the beneficiary of being a community of
Good Neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Judy Rydeen has been acting as a Good Neighbor in Scandia for many, many
years, contributing her talents and energy to the well being and health of our community, and
WHEREAS, Judy has contributed by being on the citizens’ task force committee for the
Senior/Community Center, being a Girl Scout leader, a member of the St. Croix Valley
Kennel Club, volunteered at the Marine Community Library, and was active in the Sons of
Norway, and
WHEREAS, Judy was also a longtime member of the New Scandia Township Planning
Commission, serving as its secretary, and was an election judge for many years, and
WHEREAS, further, Judy has long been active in the Scandia/Marine Lions Club, serving at
one time as its president, and always willing to volunteer her services, and
WHEREAS, Judy Rydeen 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 Judy Rydeen in recognition and appreciation.
Presented this 20th day of July 2021
Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia