To: Board of Supervisors
From: Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Report Title: RESOLUTION HONORING DAN PELLEGRINI FOR COUNTY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution to recognize and honor Dan Pellegrini for a lifetime of outstanding and distinguished community service to the residents and natural resources of Contra Costa County.
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF RECOGNIZING AND HONORING DAN PELLEGRINI FOR A LIFETIME OF OUTSTANDING AND DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, Dan Pellegrini was born in 1945 in Martinez, California, where his family has deep roots extending back 150 years; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from high school in 1964, Dan began his career with the City of Martinez before joining County Public Works in 1966, where he transitioned from a temporary position to a permanent role on January 10, 1967; and
WHEREAS, Dan dedicated a remarkable 38 years to serving Contra Costa County through his career with the Contra Costa County Public Works Department, retiring in 2004; and
WHEREAS, Dan was appointed by Nancy Fahden to his first political role as a commissioner for the Alhambra Watershed Advisory Board Zone 5 and has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service; and
WHEREAS, Dan has generously contributed his time and expertise as an honorary member and chief cook for the Martinez Sportsmen’s Club, as a Trustee of the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District, as barbecue captain for the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Posse, as a Director for the Contra Costa Water District Board, as a member of the East Bay Regional Park District Park Advisory Committee, and as a Senior Reserve Fire Fighter for Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, Dan’s extraordinary service on the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee since 1982, reflecting 42 years of commitment (most of the time as Chair), has been instrumental in the awarding of over $1,825,000 for community projects aimed at protecting, conserving, and preserving fish and wildlife through the annual Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund Grant program; and
WHEREAS, the Fish & Wildlife Committee organizes and annually sponsors the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Fall Forum, providing an opportunity to learn more about the fish and wildlife resources of Contra Costa County and efforts of the many individuals and organizations to protect and conserve these resources; and
WHEREAS, the Fish & Wildlife Committee also developed and distributed the “Wildlife in Your Backyard Brochure” to educate County residents on managing wildlife in urban environments; and
WHEREAS, Dan is well-known for his generosity in volunteering his time and culinary talents, barbecuing for various events throughout the county, and is known for his engaging storytelling that reflects his rich experiences and deep community connections; and
WHEREAS, Dan’s colorful past includes 16 seasons of commercial salmon fishing in Bristol Bay, Alaska, and he is a member of the Friends of Isola delle Femmine, an organization dedicated to preserving Italian heritage, and the Martinez Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, in his free time, Dan enjoys socializing at the Martinez Marina and having daily phone conversations with his children and grandchildren, and has recently become a great-grandfather; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes and honors Dan Pellegrini for his remarkable lifetime of service to Contra Costa County.
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