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05.a Darlene Holtgreve 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, Darlene Holtgreve is recognized as a Good Neighbor in Scandia as she has been such a very generous member of Scandia's Sister City Committee; and WHEREAS, As a member of the committee she made over 370 Tomte Christmas tree ornaments by herself and also self-funded the project; and WHEREAS, Darlene gave out 300 of the Tomtes at the Best of Scandia Shopping Extravaganza, shipped 25 to our Sister City of Mellerud, Sweden and gave a Tomte to every member of our committee; and WHEREAS, She volunteered to pass out candy for the Sister City Committee in the Taco Daze parade after working all the day for the Lions; and WHEREAS, Darlene helped bake and pass out cinnamon buns for Scandia's Cinnamon Bun Day; and WHEREAS, Darlene has clearly demonstrated the qualities of being a Good Neighbor by exhibiting her sunny attitude, her willingness to give of her time, being a tireless volunteer and has been nominated to receive this Award. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Scandia presents the Scandia Good Neighbor Award to Darlene Holtgreve in recognition and appreciation. Presented this 17th day of January, 2023 ___________ Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia