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Brad Scheib <br />MnAPA Distinguished Leadership Award <br />Page 3 <br />it has become the leader in subregional planning in the state and beyond. Many involved <br />will point to Dennis as the originator of this group, from the formation of the idea to the <br />advancement to its non-profit status, and now its evolution to the best planning <br />information, data and ability for creative solutions among and between communities. <br />Dennis has contributed greatly to advancing the state of sub-regional planning, and has <br />provided a new model for planning for all of us. <br />Dennis Welsch is truly an outstanding leader, and his presence in the field of planning <br />has made a difference to the profession, to the communities and to the individuals he has <br />worked with. He is an unsung hero in our field of planning. He is creative, always goes <br />the extra mile, and willing to mentor even those young planners he does not know. He <br />leads by example, and is a doer. He accomplishes much regularly and has contributed <br />much to the cities he has worked "with" as well as advancing the state of planning in the <br />region. �-ie is gracious, kind, thoughtful, caring, honest, and a good friend to many. Most <br />of all, he espouses a philosophy that keeps the community and its people at heart. <br />I hope you can carefully consider bestowing this award on Dennis. It would be an honor <br />for him and it would be an honor to those of us who have worked with him. <br />Sincerest Regards, <br />Meg J. Mc�ionigal, AICP, Senior Planner <br />