Naming and Designating - Maternal Health Day , October 17 -

This resolution designates October 17 as Maternal Health Day in Tennessee to raise awareness about maternal health challenges, particularly for women of color, rural and urban women, and those living below the poverty line. It highlights Tennessee's higher-than-national-average maternal mortality rate and emphasizes the need for respectful, quality, and comprehensive maternal care before, during, and after pregnancy. The resolution is symbolic - it does not create new laws or allocate funds but aims to promote public recognition of maternal health needs.