At their October 17, 2011 meeting, the Watertown Charter Township Board of Trustees presented Billy Crego with the 2011 Citizen of the Year Award.
(L-R) Trustee Ken Mitchell, Trustee John Maahs, Clerk Melissa Freeman, Citizen of the Year Billy Crego, Township Manager Jennifer Tubbs, Supervisor Deborah Adams, Treasurer Janice Thelen, Trustee George Weitzel
The following tribute was presented to Mr. Crego:
Watertown Charter Township
Special Tribute to Billy Crego
2011 Citizen of the Year
Let it be known that it is an honor and a privilege to extend our sincerest praise and commendation to Billy Crego in acknowledgement of his attaining the distinct honor of being named “2011 Citizen of the Year” for the Charter Township of Watertown.
Ability, commitment and integrity have been reflected in all of Billy’s endeavors as a volunteer in the community and his consistent dedication to excellence throughout his many years of community service. He has made many sacrifices on behalf of the community, willingly and unselfishly, and is always ready to shoulder a little extra responsibility or lend a helping hand in any circumstance.
Billy has been a valued member of the Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority where he represents Watertown Township as its board representative and has played a contributing role in having made the fire department one of the finest fire fighting units in the Tri-County area. He has served on a number of key committees with the Authority and is respected for his decisions regarding costs and department effectiveness.
Billy has been a member of the Clinton County Sheriff’s Posse for forty years, and has served as its Captain for a number of years. He is one of the founders of the Michigan Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show and Pull, which he started in 1976, and has served as its Ring Master for twenty-six years. He is also a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean conflict.
Billy worked for Lansing Dairy/Heatherwood Farms for forty-two years prior to his retirement. He is a member of the Redeemer United Methodist Church, where he serves on a number of committees and where he met his wife, Carolyn. Billy and Carolyn will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary this year. They have two daughters, Kimberly and Kristine, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Hardworking, a person of firm beliefs, with an unselfish commitment to helping others, Billy has enriched the community with the generous use of his time and effort; over the years has proven to be a great friend to this community and concerned citizen. He merits our highest praise.
Therefore, in special tribute, this document is dedicated to commend and congratulate Billy Crego as Watertown Charter Township’s 2011 Citizen of the Year.
Trustee John Maahs presents Billy Crego with the 2011 Citizen of the Year Award.