HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9271RESOLUTION NO. 9271
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 2019 MOUNDS VIEW
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AMY HODGES
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Citizen of the Year Award recognizes ordinary citizens who
have demonstrated initiative to improving the community, whose service or performance
exemplifies the spirit of giving back and who inspire others in their volunteer efforts; and
WHEREAS, nominations were solicited from the public and were reviewed by the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, Amy Hodges, has lived in the City of Mounds View since 1956 where she has
served in some capacity as a volunteer to the community, was selected for the 2019 award and
meets the criteria outlined in the policy; and
WHEREAS, she has been a dedicated leader working with the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts,
Edgewood and Sunnyside Schools PTA organizations; and
WHEREAS, in addition to volunteering to serve the youth of our community, Amy served as
an election judge for approximately 40 years and also organized and assisted in numerous City
events including; National Night Out, Appreciation Events, Festival in the Park and also assisted in
the 1965 tornado disaster relief; and
WHEREAS, Amy was the original President of the Mounds View Lioness Club, which
organized and contributed to countless community activities and events, and remained a member
until the Club folded after being in existence for 38 years; and
WHEREAS, Amy has remained a constant positive presence in the Mounds View
community for 64 years; and
WHEREAS, Amy has been married to her husband Don for 70 years, who has also been a
life -time volunteer for the City of Mounds View, and she tirelessly supported him during his tenure
as Mayor, Council Member and community advocate; and
WHEREAS, Amy's commitment and dedication to the community has been unwavering.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council does hereby
present the 2019 Mounds View Citizen of the Year to Amy Hodges in sincere gratitude and
appreciation for her efforts as a long time Mounds View role model.
Adopted this 11th day of May, 2020.
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Mayor Carol A. Mueller
Councilm tuber Sherry Gunn
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Councilmember Bill Bergeron
ATTEST:
Councilmember Al Hull
Cotificilm6mber ry Meehlhause
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N: le Zk6und, City Administrator