Melissa Blair Pocopanni was convicted of second-degree murder, two counts of attempted second-degree murder, and principal armed robbery in November 2018 and sentenced in January 2019.

Commissioner Bobby Burkett read the proclamation and said he had been part of the Development Services team for several years. He said he will always feel like part of the team and knows what they are up against.

The day-long tour offered an in-depth look at the operations and training that take place at one of the Navy’s premier aviation training installations. The visit began with a tribute to the base’s namesake, Kenneth Whiting, followed by the ceremonial raising of the American flag as the National Anthem played across the installation.

Maxwell brought some of his students from Central High School, who stayed throughout the meeting for a firsthand look at how local government operates. Commissioner Rhett Rowell, who is also a history teacher at Jay High School, read a proclamation to honor Maxwell.