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 service during Hurricane Frederick in 1979. He was appointed State EMA Director by Governor Fob James and continued in that role under Governor Don Siegelman, later founding Lee Helms Associates, LLC, to assist local governments in disaster planning and recovery.

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, all of whom 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.