Georgia CommonsSR 175: Donor Day; recognize February 13, 2025
Last action February 12, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 13, 2025, as Donor Day at the state capitol, honoring organ, eye, and tissue donors and the organizations that support donation in Georgia.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate marking February 13, 2025, as Donor Day at the state capitol. The resolution cites statistics showing nearly 3,100 Georgians donated organs, eyes, or tissue in 2024, including 176 living kidney donors, and notes that nearly 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 coalition, for their work educating the public and supporting donors and recipients. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to LifeLink of Georgia.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes February 13, 2025, as Donor Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends individuals and families who have participated in organ, eye, and tissue donation.
- Commends member organizations of Donate Life Georgia, including LifeLink of Georgia and the Georgia Transplant Foundation, for their donation education and support work.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide 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, Georgians currently awaiting transplants, and organizations like LifeLink of Georgia, the Georgia Transplant Foundation, and Donate Life Georgia that coordinate donation efforts in the state.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal force or funding, it publicly highlights the ongoing need for organ, eye, and tissue donors in Georgia, where nearly 2,900 residents are waiting for transplants, and draws attention to how Georgians can register as donors.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses cite that nearly 3,100 Georgians donated organs, eyes, or tissue in 2024, including 176 living kidney donors.
- The resolution notes Georgians can register as donors when getting a driver's license, online, or when obtaining a hunting or fishing license through the Department of Natural Resources.
- The resolved clause formally designates February 13, 2025, as Donor Day at the state capitol.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to deliver a copy of the resolution to LifeLink of Georgia.
From the bill
“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”
“the members of this body commend the selfless individuals and their families who make donation possible”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
Topics
- organ donation
- Donor Day
- LifeLink of Georgia
- public health
- state recognition