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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