Crystal resident Lynn Haney was recognized for being named the 2022 recipient of the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association’s Board and Commission Award during the Jan. 17 Crystal City Council meeting.(Screen capture)
Crystal resident Lynn Haney was recognized for being named the 2022 recipient of the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association’s Board and Commission Award during the Jan. 17 Crystal City Council meeting.(Screen capture)
Lynn Haney recognized by the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
Crystal resident Lynn Haney was recently named the 2022 recipient of the Board and Commission Award, an honor given each year by the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association.
The professional membership association serves around 900 members statewide. Since 1937, members have worked to enhance the parks and recreation profession in their communities and in the state of Minnesota.
Haney, a longtime member of the Crystal Parks and Recreation Commission, was recognized by the city during the Jan. 17 council meeting.
“This award is presented each year to one member of a citizen’s advisory board in the parks and recreation field,” said John Elholm, recreation director for the city. “Lynn was presented with this award last Friday because she is a great example of what a Parks and Recreation Commission member should be.”
Haney has been a member of the of the Crystal commission for more than 25 years, having served five years as chair, five years as vice chair and three years as secretary.
“Not only has she served a long time, but she has been very active member,” Elholm said.
The recreation director listed off several of the large projects that Haney has provided input on, including the city’s first dog park, skate park, expansion of the disc golf course and swimming pool replacement work.
“Now in 2023, she continues to share her thoughts as we plan for a new dog park, another disc golf course expansion and many other parks and recreation projects. In addition, she has been providing great input as we work to make our parks more inclusive and welcoming to all,” Elholm said.
Elholm also noted Haney’s many years of leadership and volunteer efforts helping plan community festivals like the annual Crystal Frolics and Winterfest events.
“Being recognized as a top Park and Recreation Commission member in Minnesota is special and is an honor that is well deserved,” Elholm said. “Lynn, thank you for all you do for the city of Crystal.”
After taking to the podium with her award proudly in hand, Haney addressed the council and thanked them for their role in helping achieve the honor.
“I could not have gotten this award if it weren’t for the confidence given me by the city council and reappointing me every time it comes up,” Haney said. “I want to thank you for that confidence that you have given me. And even though all of those of us who volunteer don’t do it for recognition – this is cool. This is nice.”
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