05. Paul Rodsjo 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, Paul Rodsjo has acted as a Good Neighbor in Scandia contributing his talents and
energy to the well-being and health of our community, and
WHEREAS, most recently Paul has contributed by flying on his personal jet a case of Rustic
Roots wine to Scandia’s Sister City Mellerud, Sweden and then flying Mellerud’s own Pilsner
beer and apple cider back to Scandia, and
WHEREAS, Paul provided witty emails to Scandia residents as they followed the route the wine
took across the United States and then to Europe, and
WHEREAS, Paul along with his Dad Vinny were excellent ambassadors for Scandia as they
personally met with and delivered the wine to the Mayor and council members of Mellerud, and
WHEREAS, without Paul’s efforts this personal connection to Scandia’s future Sister City would
not have happened, and
WHEREAS, Paul also gives his time to Scandia’s Sister City committee and generously donated
the money for Scandia’s admittance into the Sister City’s International organi zation, and
WHEREAS Paul Rodsjo has in this most generous way 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 Paul Rodsjo in recognition and appreciation.
Presented this 19th day of April 2022
Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia