The resolution commends Colonel Keith H. Lewis for his dedicated service to the United States Air Force and honors his numerous contributions to the country. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1940, Colonel Lewis enlisted in the Air Force in 1963 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1964. Throughout his distinguished career, he served in various capacities, including as an F-4 pilot during the Vietnam War and as a Base Protestant Chaplain. He retired from the Air Force in 1993 and continued his service as a Reverend in Alabama.

Colonel Lewis is recognized not only for his military achievements but also for his bravery, having received a Bronze Star Medal with Valor for his actions as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam, where he selflessly cared for a wounded fellow prisoner. The resolution serves as a tribute to Colonel Lewis, expressing gratitude and admiration for his exemplary leadership and the inspiration he has provided to many throughout his life.