2014 Excellence in Municipal Government Award Goes to... The following is from SDML President Becky Brunsing’s presentation of the Excellence in Municipal Government Award during the luncheon held Thursday, October 9 at the 81st Annual SDML Conference in Spearfish. “This year’s Excellence in Municipal Government Award Winner has always been known as a leader, and for involvement with the community. The contributions to city projects is almost too long to list, but we’ll try in a bit…but first, some quotes from people asked to comment on this outstanding person: “There are so many good things to say…but I guess the biggest one is he is willing to do ANYTHING for you!” “Really one of the nicest people I know.” “He is just an honestly kind and good human being.” The award winner is dedicated to his family, and is a proud husband, father, and grandfather — as is evident any time you talk to him and see him beam as he talks about his wife and kids. But his great humanity is just the icing on the cake – our purpose in honoring him today is his service to municipal government. In 18 years as a city council member, his leadership has been recognized with service as a council President or Vice President. He has served on the local Parks and Rec Board, the Personnel Committee, the Library Board, and regional economic development boards. He is active in the United Way, Kiwanis, the free community health clinic, his church, his university, and in local youth sports organizations. He was instrumental in the formation of his city’s park system, trails, and recreation center. His love of good music and fun times came together with his love of city when he helped establish the summer downtown festival on Friday nights. And as we witnessed just today, his talent extends to performance.
Presentations from the Annual Conference can be found on the League’s website: www.sdmunicipalleague.org.
NOVEMBER 2014
Paul Young, receives the Excellence in Municipal Government Award from SDML President Becky Brunsing. His service to the Municipal League spans his entire career, and includes rising to the top leadership position of President. He currently is serving as the Immediate Past President. I am so pleased to present this year’s Excellence in Municipal Government Award to Paul Young — Councilmember of Spearfish.”
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