05. Susan 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, Susan Rodsjo has acted as a Good Neighbor in Scandia, contributing her
talents and energy to the well-being and health of our community, and
WHEREAS, most recently Sue has contributed by her most valiant effort in coordinating
the shipment of a case of Rustic Roots wine to Scandia’s Sister City Mellerud, Sweden
and the return of Mellerud’s own Pilsner beer and apple cider to Scandia, and
WHEREAS, without Sue’s creativity this personal connection to Scandia’s future Sister
City would not have happened, and
WHEREAS, Sue also generously donated the money to Scandia for admittance into the
Sister City’s International organization, and
WHEREAS, Sue also gives her time and talent as a member of Scandia’s Sister City
Committee, and
WHEREAS Susan 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 Susan Rodsjo in recognition and appreciation.
Presented this 19th day of April 2022
Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia