This bill is a memorial recognizing the Milken Family Foundation and the Milken Educator Awards for their significant contributions to public education in New Mexico. Established in 1987, the Milken Educator Awards aim to celebrate and elevate the K-12 teaching profession while inspiring young individuals to pursue careers in education. Since its inception in New Mexico in 1992, the program has awarded over $1.75 million to K-12 educators, providing public recognition and financial rewards to outstanding teachers, principals, and education specialists for their excellence and potential in the field.

The memorial highlights the national recognition associated with the Milken Educator Award, which includes a $25,000 cash prize and ongoing professional development through a life membership in the Milken Educator Network. The program also supports educators through a national mentoring network, addressing pressing educational needs and promoting overall improvement in education. The resolution calls for recognition to be formally extended to the Milken Family Foundation and the Milken Educator Awards, with copies of the memorial to be sent to key figures within the foundation and the New Mexico Secretary of Public Education.