The resolution expresses profound sorrow over the passing of Warren Lee Helms, a United States Air Force Veteran and former Director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, who died on April 8, 2024, at the age of 68. Helms, a Montgomery resident, was highly regarded in his community and is remembered for his dedication to public service, particularly in emergency management. He began his career in this field during Hurricane Frederick in 1979 and eventually became the State EMA Director, serving under Governors Fob James and Don Siegelman. After retiring, he founded Lee Helms Associates, LLC, where he continued to assist Alabama cities and counties in disaster preparedness.

The resolution highlights Helms's commitment to his family and community, noting his involvement in various local organizations, including the Montgomery City Planning Commission and the Humane Society of Chilton County. He is survived by his three children, grandchildren, siblings, and many friends who will cherish his memory. The House of Representatives of Alabama records his death with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family, acknowledging the significant impact he had on those around him.