[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 131 (Friday, August 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1122]
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                            ROBERT GHIRELLI

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                           HON. MIMI WALTERS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 3, 2018

  Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the retirement of Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) 
Assistant Manager Robert P. Ghirelli. For almost four decades, Mr. 
Ghirelli has worked to advance the quality of our Nation's water 
resources. He is a graduate of my alma mater, University of California, 
Los Angeles with an undergraduate degree in bacteriology and a 
doctorate in environmental science and engineering, and holds a 
master's degree in health science from California State University 
Northridge.
  In his most recent role as OCSD's Assistant General Manager, Mr. 
Ghirelli oversaw the third largest clean water agency west of the 
Mississippi River, which services 2.6 million residents and delivers 
high quality water improvements throughout Orange County, California.
  Mr. Ghirelli previously served for 13 years as the Executive Director 
of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles/
Ventura Region, where he administered the region's clean water programs 
and managed 100 water quality professionals.
  Mr. Ghirelli joined OCSD as its Director of Technical Services in 
1998, managing the District's environmental affairs and regulatory 
compliance programs, environmental laboratories, and industrial waste 
control programs. He also worked closely with elected officials and 
senior executives across all levels of government.
  Mr. Ghirelli has dedicated his career to developing common sense 
approaches to water protection, mentoring the next generation of water 
professionals, and delivering high quality water to my constituents in 
Orange County, California. After decades working to improve our water 
resources, I wish Mr. Ghirelli the best in his retirement.

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