This resolution recognizes the significance of Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday in May, as a time to mourn and celebrate those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States. It emphasizes the importance of honoring the selfless service and sacrifice of soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, coast guardsmen, and merchant mariners who died serving the country. The resolution acknowledges the approximately 400,000 veterans residing in Alabama, including 16 veterans serving in the Alabama House of Representatives, highlighting the state's reputation as veteran-friendly.

The resolution also calls upon all Alabamians to engage in ceremonies and activities that honor the memory of fallen warriors, marking the 156th anniversary of the nation's first Memorial Day in 1868. It resolves that May 27, 2024, be recognized as Memorial Day in Alabama, urging residents to participate in the National Moment of Remembrance with a moment of silence at 3:00 p.m. The resolution commits to never forgetting the sacrifices made by service members and to striving for peace in their memory.