BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER
THE OBSERVER
LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission honored Maj. John “Alex” Klinner on March 30 with a resolution recognizing his service in the U.S. Air Force and his sacrifice after he lost his life during Operation Epic Fury on March 12.
Klinner, a former Auburn resident and Auburn University student, left behind his wife and three young children.
Auburn, Lee County and the state of Alabama have mourned Klinner, with Gov. Kay Ivey ordering the flags to be flown at half-mast and Lee County quickly following suit.
“With the utmost reverence and respect, we honor and mourn the life of Maj. John Alex Klinner,” read District 2 Commissioner Ross Morris.
Lee County Probate Judge Jere Colley also said he spoke with Klinner’s family and told them they would honor Klinner at the meeting. Klinner’s funeral took place the same day as the meeting in Trussville.
“Now therefore, be it resolved by the Lee County Commission that we honor the life, service, and sacrifice of Maj. John Alex Klinner, as well as the five other members of the KC-135 crew, and pledge that their selfless sacrifice shall not be forgotten and express our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones left behind,” Morris read. “We offer this resolution in highest tribute to their legacy.”
In Other Business
- The commission declared April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month.
- The commission proclaimed April Fair Housing Month and recognized “the goal of eliminating racial segregation and ending housing discrimination in the United States,” according to the proclamation. A group in attendance met with the commission for this proclamation.
- The commission heard the information for the Alabama PALS Spring Clean Up, which will occur in April.
- The commission announced an opening on the Beulah Utilities Board.
- The commission approved an appointment to the Alternative Sentencing Board.
- The commission tabled a vote for preliminary plat approval for the Madison Heights 2 Subdivision.
- The commission approved retail beer, retail table wine and tobacco and alternative nicotine products licenses for the 4-Way Corner Store.
- The commission approved a retail liquor license and a tobacco and an alternative nicotine products license for the 4-Way Corner Store in District 4.
- The commission approved a policy concerning AI usage for county employees.
- The commission approved a professional services agreement to resurface Lee Road 427.
- The commission approved an Alabama Department of Transportation traffic study request for AL Highway 51 and Lee Road 146.
- The commission approved the results of the Crack Sealing Bid LCP 41-PP-26.
- The commission approved a final plat for the Hardwood Hollows subdivision after discussion with a citizen who was opposed and offered her further assistance with the issue.
