The resolution recognizes February 2025 as American Heart Month, highlighting the critical issue of cardiac arrest, which affects over 350,000 individuals annually outside of hospitals, with a survival rate of only about 10%. It emphasizes the importance of immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), noting that timely intervention can significantly increase survival chances. Despite this, only 46% of those experiencing cardiac arrest receive CPR from bystanders. The resolution calls for increased awareness and education regarding CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to improve response rates during cardiac emergencies.

In support of the American Heart Association's goal to double the survival rate of cardiac arrest by 2030, the resolution urges all households to participate in learning CPR. By empowering individuals to act in emergencies, the resolution aims to create a community of "lifesavers" who are prepared to respond effectively to cardiac incidents, thereby enhancing the overall chain of survival for those affected by cardiac arrest.