The resolution expresses the Alaska State Legislature's opposition to any efforts aimed at renaming the tallest mountain in North America from Denali back to Mt. McKinley. It emphasizes the historical significance of the name Denali, which has been used by the Koyukon Athabaskan people for thousands of years and translates to "the high one." The resolution highlights the mountain's elevation of 20,310 feet and its cultural importance, noting that the name Mt. McKinley was assigned in 1896 after a presidential candidate who never visited Alaska. It also acknowledges the first successful summit of the mountain by Walter Harper, an Athabaskan man, in 1913.

Furthermore, the resolution supports the recognition of the heritage and ongoing significance of Denali to Alaska Native peoples, reinforcing the importance of respecting their traditions and stewardship of the land. It calls for the preservation of the name Denali, which was officially restored by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 2015 after years of advocacy. Copies of the resolution will be sent to key federal officials, including the President, Vice President, Secretary of the Interior, and Alaska's congressional delegation.