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ELAMT text only:Layout 1 6/7/10 2:06 PM Page 1 <br />� <br />1r'he City of Arden Hills and <br />Ramsey County have worked <br />coo�beratitiely to �Ciromote a <br />coor�''inated system of �barks, <br />trail� and recre�tion , facilities <br />that serve the community. <br />Presertiation and management <br />of these areas are consistent <br />with Governor �lndersen's <br />stated interests. <br />The Elmer L. Andersen <br />Memorial Trail was <br />designated and dedicated <br />by resolution by the <br />City of Arden Hills in <br />ZooG andRamsey County <br />in 200�. <br />Pie+�corrnny�ftbs (hrivss+Jyof.MiwwteteArcbioay <br />Uwiwrrity �/'Miwwnu� •Tkri� CJNei <br />Elmer �Lo Andersen, <br />r9o9-Zoo4 <br />Resident ofRamsey County, <br />r93Z-2oo4 <br />Resident ofArden Hills, <br />r�83-�004 <br />Governor o„ f'.Minnesota <br />x9Gr-63 <br />Minnesota State Senator, <br />1949'S8 <br />Busi»essman, Statesman, <br />Un�versity Regent, <br />Book Collector, Naturalist, <br />�ournalist, Author, <br />Enthusiastac Conzmunity <br />Yolunteer <br />Elmer L.Andersen is remembered: <br />In governance, a conciliatory voice <br />of reason that reached out to all <br />sides to solve problems. Proud of <br />Minnesota's quality of life, <br />he said taxes are the way <br />that a community holds hands. <br />Dedicated to opportunities for all <br />people in education, employment, <br />and housing. <br />In business, a compassionate leader <br />whose philosophy centered on <br />service, community, and corporate <br />responsibility using knowledge <br />and ethical values to cope <br />with rapid change. <br />In education, an energetic <br />perseverance devoted to teachers, <br />special education, scholarships, <br />books, libraries, historical societies, <br />and ihstitutions of learning, <br />especially the University of <br />Minnesota. <br />In environmental conservation, <br />an activist who saved land and <br />believecl in public access; a fourider <br />of Yoyageurs National Fark, <br />Sugarloaf Scienti, f z"c and 1\iatural <br />Area, and legislator for state <br />parks and trazls. <br />In world citizenship, an ativocute <br />for a gloLal community that <br />ennobles the human spirit, extends <br />aalisdam, generosity, and love <br />to all, and that avoids war. <br />As a neighbor, a gentlemacn, a <br />Boy Scout leader, and an active <br />�iarticipant in community needse <br />� <br />