Philanthropist, Real Estate Entrepreneur John Mejia at Governor's Mansion. The event took place with Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, December 9th, 2021, lighting the Alabama's official Christmas tree. The celebration "Every Light a Prayer for Peace." U.S. Space Force Commander of Space Delta 13 Col. Niki Lindhorst, as well as the Alabama state Treasurer Young Boozer, Garden Club of Alabama officials, Entrepreneur John Mejia also a former Navy Officer and other community leaders with the 151st Army National Guard Band all joined together with the Governor Kay Ivey.