Senate Resolution 773
By: Senators Albers of the 56th, Payne of the 54th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Echols of the
49th, Howard of the 35th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 9 to 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 to 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 professionals, and community partners who work tirelessly to
support donation and transplantation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize February 9 to 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the
press.