To: Board of Supervisors
From: Shanelle Scales-Preston, District V Supervisor
Report Title: In Recognition of Vince De Lange’s distinguished career, professional leadership, and dedicated service to Delta Diablo, the wastewater industry, and the communities of Contra Costa County.
Recommendation: Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT RESOLUTION in recognition of Vince De Lange’s distinguished career, professional leadership, and dedicated service to Delta Diablo, the wastewater industry, and the communities of Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
See Resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
N/A
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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.IN THE MATTER OF the recognition of Vince De Lange in appreciation of his more than three decades of professional leadership, commitment to excellence, and contributions to the wastewater sector and public service.
WHEREAS, Vince De Lange has dedicated more than 32 years to the wastewater industry,
providing distinguished technical expertise, leadership, and professional service in support of
environmental protection and public health; and
WHEREAS, Vince De Lange served for nine years as General Manager of Delta Diablo, where
he provided executive leadership and strategic direction in advancing the agency’s mission and
serving the communities within its service area; and
WHEREAS, prior to his tenure with Delta Diablo, Vice De Lange served for 17 years in
progressively responsible engineering positions with the East Bay Municipal Utility District and
six years as a wastewater process engineer with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission;
and
WHEREAS, Vince De Lange earned a Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering
and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California,
Berkeley, and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of California; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, Vince De Lange has contributed to the advancement of the
wastewater and water industry through his active involvement with professional organizations,
including the California Association of Sanitation Agencies, California Sanitation Risk
Management Authority, Bay Area Clean Water Agencies, Water Environment Federation, and
Water Environment Research Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Vince De Lange has a longstanding connection to the communities he served,
having grown up and attended school in Pittsburg throughout his formative K-12 years and
proudly graduating from Pittsburg High School; and
WHEREAS, Vince De Lange’s more than three decades of professional service represent a
lasting commitment to environmental stewardship, public service, and the continued
advancement of the wastewater industry; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County recognizes the significant contributions Vince De Lange has
made throughout his distinguished career and his dedicated service to the local community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes and honors Vince De Lange for his distinguished career, professional leadership, and dedicated service to Delta Diablo, the wastewater industry, and the communities of Contra Costa County.