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HR 1285: Georgia Donor Week at the state capitol; February 9-13, 2026; recognize

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House Resolution 1285

By: Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Hong of the 103rd, Carpenter of the 4th, Donatucci of the 105th, Cheokas of the 151st, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing February 9-13, 2026, as Georgia Donor Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, organ donation is a lifesaving and life-enhancing gift, offering hope and healing to the thousands of individuals awaiting transplants each year; and

WHEREAS, more than 100,000 people in the United States are currently on the national transplant waiting list; and

WHEREAS, a single donor can save up to eight lives, restore sight in two individuals, and improve the lives of more than 75 others through tissue donation; and

WHEREAS, Georgia Donor Week serves as a time to honor donors and their families for the extraordinary generosity that makes transplantation possible; and

WHEREAS, this observance also recognizes the dedicated medical teams, recovery organizations, healthcare processionals, and community partners who work tirelessly to support donation and transplantation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 9-13, 2026, as Georgia Donor Week at the state capitol and encourage all citizens to learn more about organ donation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.