05.a Michelle McCarty 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, Michelle McCarty acted as a Good Neighbor in Scandia with her willingness
to give extraordinary aid to a neighbor; and
WHEREAS, Michelle provided life saving measures to a fellow Scandia citizen who
suffered a medical emergency and crashed his car into a tree in Michelle’s yard; and
WHEREAS, When Michelle checked on the driver he was unconscious, not breathing and
did not have a pulse. She stayed calm and collected as Deputy Zach Boesel arrived on
the scene. He continued to provide life saving measures including CPR, applying the
AED and providing oxygen, all done with Michelle’s assistance; and
WHEREAS, The individual did survive the accident and is in good health today. Michelle
played a critical role in this rare, successful outcome; and
WHEREAS, Michelle McCarty through her courage and character has clearly
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 Michelle McCarty in recognition and appreciation.
Presented this 18th day of October, 2022
Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia