This bill proposes to declare February 5, 2025, as "Public Health Day" in the House of Representatives of New Mexico. The resolution highlights the significant role of public health organizations in promoting health and addressing health inequities, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, where over seventy-five percent of New Mexicans were vaccinated. It acknowledges the contributions of the New Mexico Public Health Association, established in 1917, and the New Mexico Alliance of Health Councils, which have worked to improve health outcomes and equity in the state for over a century.

The resolution also recognizes the importance of community health councils, which have been instrumental in assessing local health needs, implementing programs, and securing funding to enhance health services in both county and tribal communities. It calls for the celebration of these organizations and their collective achievements in advancing public health and community well-being in New Mexico. Additionally, copies of the memorial will be sent to the governor and the secretary of health for further distribution.