The purpose of this resolution is to support and promote National Hospital Week, which will take place from May 10 to May 16, 2026. The resolution aims to recognize the vital role that hospitals and their staff play in providing healthcare to communities across the United States. Key provisions of the resolution include a formal acknowledgment of the history and significance of National Hospital Week, which has been celebrated since 1953 and coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, a pioneer in nursing.