The Calvert County Commissioners recognized three employees from the Department of Public Works who are retiring from county government this year. The recognition took place at the boardโ€™s Dec. 18 meeting.

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Division of Solid Waste compactor operators Robert L. Williams and Patricia Y. Chew are retiring after 21 and 21 years, respectively. Williams and Chew received proclamations praising them for their โ€œcommitment to the stewardship of the safety of Calvert County.โ€

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Henry B. Harris Sr. is ending his 26-year career with the county, having served as a Highway Maintenance Division crew leader. Harris was commended in his proclamation for his โ€œprofessionalism, job knowledge and dedicationโ€ย  The document, signed and sealed by the commissioners, stated Harrisโ€™ highway work โ€œespecially during hurricanes, snowstorms and other weather-related events, has helped enhance the traveling safety of Calvert County residents.โ€

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The trio also received well-wishes for a great retirement from the departmentโ€™s Deputy Director of Enterprise Fund Operations Mark Willis, Highway Maintenance Chief Donas McCready and Department of Community Planning and Building Steve Kullen. To all three Kullen said โ€œI hope you walk away today proud of your work for Calvert County.โ€

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Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com

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