IL HR0874

Congratulates Dale Sands on his retirement as village president of Deer Park, Illinois

Recognizes Sands' educational background including a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Central Michigan University, Master of Science in Environmental Science from University of Michigan, and MBA from California State University East Bay

Commends achievements during his tenure as village president (2017-retirement) including construction of Deer Park's first village hall, renovations to the historic Vehe Barn, and becoming a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Green Power partner community with 100% renewable energy commitment

Acknowledges his over 40-year career in executive leadership roles with engineering firms CH2M, AECOM, and ABB, along with his work on environmental and disaster risk reduction initiatives with the United Nations ARISE Network

Orders presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to Dale Sands as an expression of esteem and respect