The purpose of this resolution is to express support for establishing May 17, 2026, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day." The goal is to raise awareness about necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a serious condition that primarily affects premature infants and can lead to severe health complications or death. Key provisions of the resolution highlight the severity of NEC, noting that it is the leading cause of death in hospitalized premature infants after two weeks of age.