05.a GOOD NEIGHBOR Patti Ray 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, Patti Ray is recognized as a Good Neighbor in Scandia due to the many
ways she has enhanced the community and connected its residents, and
WHEREAS, She has served as past president of the Bone Lake Association, is a current
board member of the Scandia-Marine Lions Club, and a founding member of the very
active and generous Real Housewives of Bone Lake, and
WHEREAS, Patti has committed to the City by serving as a City Council member for four
years, and
WHEREAS, Patti has served on or been a liaison to Scandia’s Economic Development
Authority, Internet Action Committee, Sister City Committee, and Park and Recreation
Committee, and
WHEREAS, She helped Scandia establish the EDA Quarterly Business Breakfasts,
Vinterlights! celebration, the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza, MidCo Days celebrations,
and the Children’s Story Path through Lilleskogen Park, and
WHEREAS, Patti has been a tireless advocate for Lilleskogen Park, Tomteskogen Park,
Scandia youth, Internet Expansion throughout Scandia, and becoming a Sister City to
Mellerud, Sweden, and
WHEREAS, Patti, through her character and commitment 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 Patti Ray in recognition and appreciation.
Presented this 20th day of December, 2022
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Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia