Whereas, diabetes is a serious disease without a cure, and about 38 million people in the United States have been diagnosed; and in North Carolina, more than 1 million adults have been diagnosed by a ...

Whereas, more than 10,000 North Carolinians died due to an injury in 2024, and injury-related deaths, including those resulting from falls, motor vehicle crashes, violence, overdose, and other causes, ...

Whereas, every year some 1.2 million people are killed in road crashes worldwide; in recent years North Carolina alone has averaged 1,675 roadway deaths and more than 114,000 injuries each year; and ...

Whereas, North Carolina has our nation’s second-largest rural population, more than 3 million residents who make their home in our state’s rural areas; and Whereas, North Carolina has a rich tradition ...

Whereas, all people deserve to live in a state that respects their dignity, safety, and overall well-being through equal and fair treatment for everyone; and Whereas, members of the transgender ...

Whereas, more than 1.6 million small businesses across the United States, from Main Street storefronts to American-made manufacturers that advance our economy, are important, veteran-owned pillars ...

Whereas, the State of North Carolina seeks to protect and improve the health of all North Carolinians by preventing disease, promoting good health, and assuring access to quality health care; and ...

Whereas, more than 142,000 jobs in North Carolina are supported by exports; goods exported from North Carolina reached a record $43.9 billion in 2025; and agricultural exports surpassed $4.5 billion ...

Whereas, Career Development Coordinators in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in North Carolina’s public schools are committed to helping students explore their potential in personal ...

Whereas, Women’s Entrepreneurship Day recognizes women-owned businesses for their contributions to the vitality of our nation’s economy; and Whereas, according to the U.S. Small Business ...

Whereas, National Radiologic Technology Week is celebrated annually from November 8 to 14 in honor of Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen’s discovery of the X-ray in 1895; and in 2026, the American Society of ...

Whereas, perioperative nurses specialize in the care of patients immediately before, during, and after surgical and other invasive procedures; and Whereas, serving in settings ranging from traditional ...