The resolution, introduced on March 13, 2025, designates March 14, 2025, as West Virginia American Academy of Pediatrics Child Health Advocacy Day at the Legislature. The West Virginia American Academy of Pediatrics (WV AAP) is a professional organization comprising 267 pediatric providers dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of children and adolescents in the state. Established in 1957, the WV AAP serves as a vital resource for its members and advocates for children’s health issues that may otherwise go unaddressed. The organization emphasizes the importance of pediatricians in addressing major health threats to children, including chronic diseases, obesity, and mental health challenges.

The resolution highlights the 2025 legislative priorities of the WV AAP, which include maintaining strong immunization laws, ensuring access to care, promoting tobacco cessation, preventing and treating obesity, addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), prioritizing mental and behavioral health, tackling the substance use epidemic's impact on children, and preventing firearm injuries. By designating this day, the Senate aims to recognize the critical role of pediatricians and the WV AAP in advocating for the health of vulnerable children and families in West Virginia. The resolution also directs the Clerk to send a copy to the WV AAP to acknowledge their efforts.