--- title: HR 335. Donor Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2025; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr335 cite_as: HR 335, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr335 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr335.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr335/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70625 date: 2025-02-20 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Donor Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2025; recognize ## Text House Resolution 335 By: Representatives Townsend of the 179th, Hawkins of the 27th, Mathis of the 133rd, and Davis of the 87th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 13, 2025, as Donor Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, nearly 3,100 Georgians provided the gift of renewed or improved life through organ, eye, and tissue donation during 2024, including 176 who chose to become living kidney donors, saving and improving the lives of tens of thousands through organ, eye, and tissue transplantation; and WHEREAS, these generous gifts were facilitated by organ, tissue, and eye recovery and transplant organizations in Georgia that work together to educate the public about the importance of organ, tissue, and eye donation as Donate Life Georgia; and WHEREAS, LifeLink of Georgia partners with hospitals to support and guide families as they establish their loved one's legacy through organ and tissue donation as well as honors each donor by saving and improving the lives of as many patients as possible; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Transplant Foundation bridges the gap between hope and opportunity by providing financial, educational, emotional, and community support programs and services that enrich the lives of those affected by organ transplantation in the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, LifeLink of Georgia and member organizations of Donate Life Georgia encourage individuals to register their decision to save lives by joining the Donate Life Georgia organ, eye, and tissue donor registry while obtaining a driver's license, online at www.DonateLifeGeorgia.org, or when obtaining a hunting or fishing license through the Department of Natural Resources; and WHEREAS, LifeLink of Georgia and member organizations of Donate Life Georgia are working tirelessly to ensure that the nearly 2,900 Georgians currently awaiting an organ transplant receive a second chance at life; and WHEREAS, by celebrating Donor Day at the state capitol and sharing the Donate Life message, we can save and heal more lives and honor donors' legacies of generosity and compassion; and WHEREAS, we recognize those who have given the gift of life, both after death and through living donation; those who have received the gift of life through organ, eye, and tissue donation; those who are currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant; and those who died waiting because an organ was not gifted in time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the selfless individuals and their families who make donation possible as well as the member organizations of Donate Life Georgia for their tireless dedication to educating Georgians about and saving lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation and recognize February 13, 2025, as Donor Day at the state capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to LifeLink of Georgia. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 13, 2025 as Donor Day at the state capitol, honoring organ, eye, and tissue donors and the organizations that support donation. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 13, 2025 as Donor Day at the state capitol. It highlights that nearly 3,100 Georgians donated organs, eyes, or tissue in 2024, including 176 living kidney donors, and notes that almost 2,900 Georgians are currently waiting for a transplant. The resolution commends organizations such as LifeLink of Georgia and the Georgia Transplant Foundation, which are part of the Donate Life Georgia network, for their work supporting donor families and transplant recipients. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to LifeLink of Georgia. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition and appreciation. ### What it does - Formally designates February 13, 2025 as Donor Day at the state capitol. - Commends donors, donor families, and organ, eye, and tissue transplant recipients in Georgia. - Recognizes member organizations of Donate Life Georgia, including LifeLink of Georgia and the Georgia Transplant Foundation, for their donation and support work. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to LifeLink of Georgia. ### Who it affects This resolution primarily affects organ, eye, and tissue donors and their families, transplant recipients and those awaiting transplants, and organizations like LifeLink of Georgia and the Georgia Transplant Foundation that coordinate donation and support services in Georgia. ### Why it matters While the resolution carries no legal or funding changes, it gives official state recognition to organ donation efforts, which supporters use to raise public awareness and encourage more Georgians to register as donors, potentially affecting people waiting for transplants. ### Key provisions - Whereas clauses cite that nearly 3,100 Georgians donated organs, eyes, or tissue in 2024, including 176 living kidney donors. - Whereas clauses note nearly 2,900 Georgians are currently awaiting an organ transplant. - The resolved clause designates February 13, 2025 as Donor Day at the state capitol and commends donors and Donate Life Georgia member organizations. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to LifeLink of Georgia. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-20) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-20) - Sponsors: Rick Townsend, Lee Hawkins, Danny Mathis, Viola Davis - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70625 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr335.md?full=1