Nov. 2024 | Vol. 24 Iss. 11
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PATRICK CASADAY AWARDED SANDY 2024 NOAL BATEMAN SERVICE AWARD
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By Rebecca Olds | rebecca.o@thecityjournals.com
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atrick “Pat” Casaday’s youngest daughter, Kayley Zenger, remembers a camping trip when a severe storm ripped apart everyone’s tents. Her father’s response, she said, was to quietly gather all the dental floss in the camp and begin sewing up the rips and tears. “There’s no more deserving man,” Zenger said of her father and his recent award. “He’s been the epitome of selfless service my whole life, but the kind of humble service he doesn’t want recognition for—getting this reward seems almost out of character, just because he finds more joy flying under the radar [and] making life better for other people without the notoriety of it.” On Oct. 1, during a formal ceremony in his honor, the longtime Sandy resident of more than 40 years was awarded the 2024 Noal Bateman Service Award for his city and community involvement and worldwide service. Bateman’s daughter MelRae Brown and her husband David Brown attended the award banquet in Casaday’s honor, along with several other Bateman family members and previous Noal Bateman award recipients. Christine Edwards, Sandy City Council outreach and event coordinator, council office manager and organizer of the event, called the recognition the “city’s most prestigious award.” “My motto throughout my life has been, ‘Service of others above service to oneself,’ and I have always tried to dedicate myself to serving other people,” Casaday said in a city video. “People in Sandy City are absolutely wonderful, and I think there are many well-deserving people of the Noal Bateman Award—I’m surprised, Patrick Casaday returns to his seat after giving his speech upon receiving the Noal Bateman Award to a standing ovation. (Courtesy of Justin Adams/Sandy City)
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