The resolution introduced on March 3, 2025, designates March 4, 2025, as Marshall University Day at the Legislature, recognizing the institution's significant contributions to education, innovation, and community development since its founding in 1837. It highlights the achievements of the university's alumni, which include notable figures across various fields, and emphasizes Marshall's role in fostering the next generation of leaders in Appalachia through its prosperity platform. The resolution also notes the university's centers of excellence in critical areas such as healthcare, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing, as well as its strong research activity that has earned it a prestigious Carnegie R2 designation.

Additionally, the resolution acknowledges Marshall University's impact on the local economy, its commitment to healthcare through the Marshall Health Network, and the training of future healthcare professionals at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. It celebrates the university's athletic achievements, including the success of its men's soccer and football programs, and the academic excellence of its student-athletes. The resolution concludes by affirming the university's role as an economic engine for West Virginia and directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to President Brad D. Smith.