HR207 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Van SmithRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Warren Lee Helms, death mourned

Summary

HR207 is a House resolution mourning the death of Warren Lee Helms and honoring his life and public service.

What This Bill Does

It formally records Helms' death and expresses the House's sorrow. It offers heartfelt sympathy to his family and acknowledges his contributions as a U.S. Air Force veteran and long-time Alabama Emergency Management Agency director, along with his community work in disaster planning and local service roles. The resolution serves as an official tribute included in the state's records.

Who It Affects

• Warren Lee Helms' family and close friends, who receive formal condolences and a public tribute from the state.
• Alabama residents and public record readers, who learn about Helms' life, service, and the state's recognition of his contributions.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the death of Warren Lee Helms and records the event with deep sadness.
• Expresses heartfelt sympathy to Helms' family and acknowledges his life and public service.
• Acknowledges specific roles and achievements: U.S. Air Force veteran, former Alabama EMA Director, private disaster-consulting work with Lee Helms Associates, and community service (Montgomery City Planning Commission, Jefferson Davis High School PTA, President of the Alabama National Emergency Number Association-911, Board of the Humane Society of Chilton County).
• States that the resolution is offered by the Alabama House of Representatives to memorialize Helms and record the tribute in the official journals.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions