The resolution emphasizes the urgent need for a National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designated Cancer Center at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, in light of the alarming cancer statistics in Arkansas. With an estimated 19,700 new cancer diagnoses in 2025 and a rising cancer-related death rate, the resolution highlights the lack of NCI-designated centers in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, which limits access to advanced treatment options and clinical trials for local patients. The resolution notes that establishing such a center would not only enhance cancer care and research in the state but also significantly contribute to the local economy by creating jobs and attracting funding.

The resolution calls for continued support from the State of Arkansas, recognizing the progress made by the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute in its pursuit of NCI designation. It acknowledges the importance of financial backing, collaboration with state health departments, and private fundraising efforts to achieve this goal. The resolution also commends the commitment of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who allocated $100 million to support cancer detection and prevention initiatives in Arkansas. Overall, the resolution aims to rally support for the establishment of an NCI-designated center to improve cancer outcomes for Arkansans and enhance the state's healthcare landscape.