This resolution acknowledges the severity and impact of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a fatal neurodegenerative disease that leads to loss of muscle control and ultimately the ability to walk, talk, eat, and breathe. It highlights the alarming statistics that someone is diagnosed with ALS every 90 minutes and that the average life expectancy following diagnosis is two to five years. The resolution also notes that military veterans are at a higher risk of developing ALS. It emphasizes the importance of access to new therapies, medical equipment, and communication technologies for those living with ALS, as well as the role of clinical trials in improving treatments and quality of life.

The resolution celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Ice Bucket Challenge, which has been instrumental in raising public awareness and funding for ALS research. It recognizes the ALS Association's significant financial contributions to research projects worldwide. The resolution reaffirms an unwavering commitment to making ALS a livable disease and ultimately finding a cure. It declares May 2024 as ALS Awareness Month in Alabama, encouraging public support for research and advocacy for increased funding, and expressing solidarity with individuals and families affected by ALS.