Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2025, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day".

This resolution expresses support for designating May 17, 2025, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day" to highlight a severe neonatal disease. It recognizes Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) as the leading cause of death in hospitalized premature infants after two weeks of age, affecting thousands of babies annually and causing severe intestinal damage and lifelong complications for survivors. The resolution underscores the substantial financial burden of NEC, which incurs approximately $5 billion in annual hospitalization expenses . It emphasizes the effectiveness of preventative measures, such as breast milk, and notes that Black infants are disproportionately affected by the condition. Ultimately, the resolution aims to foster greater awareness to improve outcomes for infants and families impacted by this devastating disease.