--- title: SR 175. Donor Day; recognize February 13, 2025 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr175 cite_as: SR 175, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr175 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr175.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr175/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70238 date: 2025-02-12 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr174.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr176.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr175.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 175 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-02-12 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - John Albers - Randy Robertson text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR175/2025 upstream_id: 1965829 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - organ donation - Donor Day - LifeLink of Georgia - public health - state recognition --- # SR 175. Donor Day; recognize February 13, 2025 ## Text 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. 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 SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate 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 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-12) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-12) - Sponsors: John Albers, Randy Robertson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70238 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr175.md?full=1