The resolution commends the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on the occasion of its 150th anniversary, recognizing its significant contributions to public health in Alabama since its establishment in 1875. The resolution highlights the historical context in which the department was created, addressing the rampant epidemics and high mortality rates that plagued the state at the time. It acknowledges the foresight of the Alabama General Assembly in establishing a system of hygiene and public health education aimed at preserving and prolonging human life, as well as the department's ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes for Alabamians.

Throughout its history, the ADPH has played a vital role in safeguarding public health by investigating and containing infectious disease outbreaks, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring access to health services across the state. The resolution celebrates the department's achievements, including being the first state to establish a county health department in every county, and emphasizes its core values of excellence, integrity, innovation, and community service. The legislature expresses pride in the ADPH's mission and contributions, offering this resolution for display in honor of its sesquicentennial anniversary.