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 born on August 29, 1955, and had a distinguished career in emergency management, beginning with his response to Hurricane Frederick in 1979. He served as State EMA Director under Governors Fob James and Don Siegelman and later founded Lee Helms Associates, LLC, where he helped local governments develop disaster plans and conduct mock disaster exercises.

Helms was known for his integrity and commitment to his community, serving on various boards and 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 resolution concludes with a tribute to his life and an expression of sympathy for his family, acknowledging the significant impact he had on those around him.