This bill proposes to declare February 5, 2025, as "Public Health Day" in the House of Representatives of New Mexico. It acknowledges the vital role that public health organizations have played in promoting and protecting the health of New Mexicans, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, where over seventy-five percent of the population was vaccinated. The resolution highlights the contributions of the New Mexico Public Health Association, established in 1917, and the New Mexico Alliance of Health Councils, emphasizing their efforts in addressing health inequities and fostering partnerships with community organizations.

The memorial also recognizes the historical context of health councils in New Mexico, tracing their evolution from the County Maternal and Child Health Plan Act to the current County and Tribal Health Councils Act. It commends the dedication of these councils in improving health outcomes, attracting funding, and providing essential services to communities. The resolution calls for the celebration of the accomplishments of public health organizations and their combined service of one hundred forty-two years in advancing health equity in New Mexico, and it directs that copies of the memorial be sent to the governor and the secretary of health for distribution.