Senate Memorial 23 requests the Legislative Finance Committee to consider funding in 2027 for projects aimed at placing wreaths on veteran gravesites, particularly at the Santa Fe national cemetery. The memorial highlights the significant community effort that has grown over the past five years, increasing the number of wreaths placed from 2,300 by 75 volunteers in 2019 to 9,600 by 750 volunteers in 2024. With approximately 79,000 veterans interred at the cemetery and the cost of each wreath being $17, the total funding needed to honor all veterans is estimated at $1,343,000.

The memorial emphasizes the importance of honoring New Mexico veterans and ensuring that every veteran's grave is recognized with dignity and community support. It acknowledges the current practice of residents sponsoring wreaths for deceased veterans and stresses the need for funding to sustain these efforts until they can become self-sustaining. The resolution concludes by directing that copies of the memorial be sent to the director of the Legislative Finance Committee and the Secretary of Veterans' Services.