Tuesday the Rev. Billy Wade was honored for his 22-year tenure on the board of directors for the Newton County chapter of Habitat for Humanity.After recently stepping down as the board’s president, Wade was recognized for his service by fellow board members as well as with a proclamation signed by Covington Mayor Kim Carter and Newton County Board of Commissioners Chair Kathy Morgan. "Thousands of lives were directly or indirectly touched by his leadership and service during his many years as the president of Newton County Habitat for Humanity," Morgan read from the proclamation."His strength