After 35 years of service, some of it literally out in the field, Dwight F. Williams is retiring from Calvert County Government. Williams leaves government as the chief of Calvert’s Natural Resources Division. When he started his career with Calvert in January 1977, Williams was perhaps the only worker on the county government payroll involved with natural resources. His entry level position was naturalist/preserve manager at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp.
During the Tuesday, Dec. 20 meeting of the Calvert County Commissioners, Williams was presented with a proclamation and the praise of county leaders.
“Dwight has been fundamental in promoting and preserving the integrity of the mission of the Natural Resources Division,” stated Commissioner Steven R. Weems [R], who read the proclamation into the record. “He has educated, reached out and encouraged the community to recognize the value of preserving our natural open spaces for generations to come.”
“Calvert’s natural resources areas are what they are today because of Dwight,” said Department of General Services Director V. Wilson Freeland.
Commissioner Susan Shaw [R] recalled the sad state of Calvert’s parks, particularly Kings Landing in Huntingtown, prior to Williams’ arrival. “It’s day and night,” said Shaw. “How people appreciate these spaces.”
“You’ve done a great job for the county,” said Commissioner Pat Nutter [R].
“It’s really been a privilege and honor,” said Williams, who commended county government’s great staff, especially the employees of the Division of Buildings and Grounds.
Williams has not indicated what he will do now that he no longer works for Calvert County Government.
“Some people fail at retirement,” said Commissioner Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. [R].
County officials have not announced who will succeed Williams as division chief.
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