SR175: SR175 Donor Day; recognize February 13, 2025

25 LC 112 2979 Senate Resolution 175 By: Senators Albers of the 56th and Robertson of the 29th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 13, 2025, as Donor Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, nearly 3,100 Georgians provided the gift of renewed or improved life through2 organ, eye, and tissue donation during 2024, including 176 who chose to become living3 kidney donors, saving and improving the lives of tens of thousands through organ, eye, and4 tissue transplantation; and5 WHEREAS, these generous gifts were facilitated by organ, tissue , and eye recovery and6 transplant organizations in Georgia that work together to educa te the public about the7 importance of organ, tissue, and eye donation as Donate Life Georgia; and8 WHEREAS, LifeLink of Georgia partners with hospitals to support and guide families as9 they establish their loved one's legacy through organ and tissue donation as well as honors10 each donor by saving and improving the lives of as many patients as possible; and11 WHEREAS, the Georgia Transplant Foundation bridges the gap betw een hope and12 opportunity by providing financial, educational, emotional, and community support programs13 and services that enrich the lives of those affected by organ t ransplantation in the State of14 Georgia; and15 S. R. 175 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2979 WHEREAS, LifeLink of Georgia and member organizations of Donate Life Georgia16 encourage individuals to register their decision to save lives by joining the D onate Life17 Georgia organ, eye, and tissue donor registry while obtaining a driver's license, online at18 www.DonateLifeGeorgia.org, or when obtaining a hunting or fishi ng license through the19 Department of Natural Resources; and20 WHEREAS, LifeLink of Georgia and member organizations of Donat e Life Georgia are21 working tirelessly to ensure that the nearly 2,900 Georgians cu rrently awaiting an organ22 transplant receive a second chance at life; and23 WHEREAS, by celebrating Donor Day at the state capitol and shar ing the Donate Life24 message, we can save and heal more lives and honor donors' lega cies of generosity and25 compassion; and26 WHEREAS, we recognize those who have given the gift of life, both after death and through27 living donation; those who have received the gift of life throu gh organ, eye, and tissue28 donation; those who are currently waiting for a lifesaving tran splant; and those who died29 waiting because an organ was not gifted in time.30 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body31 commend the selfless individuals and their families who make donation possible as well as32 the member organizations of Donate Life Georgia for their tireless dedication to educating33 Georgians about and saving lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation and recognize34 February 13, 2025, as Donor Day at the state capitol.35 S. R. 175 - 2 - 25 LC 112 2979 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed36 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to LifeLink of37 Georgia.38 S. R. 175 - 3 -