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
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Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia