The resolution recognizes Monday, February 17, 2025, as Daisy Gatson Bates Day, coinciding with President's Day, to honor the significant contributions of Daisy Gatson Bates, a prominent civil rights activist from Arkansas. Bates is celebrated for her pivotal role during the 1957 integration crisis at Little Rock Central High School, where she mentored the Little Rock Nine and advocated for public school desegregation. Her legacy is further memorialized by her statue in the United States Capitol, which was unveiled on May 8, 2024, symbolizing her enduring commitment to addressing racial inequality.

Daisy Gatson Bates, born in 1914 in Huttig, Arkansas, became a leading figure in the civil rights movement, founding the "Arkansas State Press" newspaper and serving as president of the Arkansas State Conference of the NAACP. Throughout her life, she faced significant challenges, including intimidation and violence, yet remained steadfast in her advocacy for racial justice. The resolution acknowledges her lasting impact on Arkansas and the nation, as well as the recognition she has received posthumously, including the naming of streets in her honor and the production of a documentary about her life.