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Cottonwood Heights honors Special Olympics gold medalist Andy Melville
Summary
Mayor Mike Wickers presented flowers and recognition to Andy Melville, a Cottonwood Heights resident who won a gold medal in dancesport for Special Olympics USA at the World Winter Games in Turin, Italy; the council invited him to perform at Butlerville Days.
Cottonwood Heights Mayor Mike Wickers opened the April 15 council meeting by recognizing Andy Melville, a local Special Olympics athlete who represented Special Olympics USA in dancesport at the World Winter Games in Turin, Italy and won a gold medal.
Wickers read a statement summarizing Melville’s athletic history (competing since age 10 in basketball, soccer and swimming and later focusing on golf and dancesport), noted his volunteer work with Special Olympics and Meals on Wheels and invited Melville and his family forward for a photo and presentation of flowers. The mayor also said the council hoped Melville would perform his gold‑medal dance at the city’s Butlerville Days celebration.
The council played a short tribute video and expressed congratulations to Melville and his family.
