HR1378: HR1378 Donor Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2026; recognize

26 LC 129 1125 House Resolution 1378 By: Representatives Townsend of the 179th, Au of the 50th, Hawkins of the 27th, Gullett of the 19th, McDonald III of the 26th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 20, 2026, as Donor Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, nearly 2,600 Georgians provided the gift of renewed or improved life through2 organ, eye, and tissue donation during 2025, including 229 who chose to become living3 kidney donors, saving and improving the lives of tens of thousands through organ, eye, and4 tissue transplantation; and5 WHEREAS, these generous gifts were facilitated by organ, eye, a nd tissue recovery and6 transplant organizations in Georgia that work together to educa te the public about the7 importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation as Donate Life Georgia; and8 WHEREAS, LifeLink of Georgia partners with hospitals to support and guide families as9 they establish their loved one's legacy through organ and tissu e donation and honor each10 donor by saving and improving the lives of as many patients as possible; and11 WHEREAS, LifeLink of Georgia and member organizations of Donate Life Georgia12 encourage individua ls to register their decision to save lives by joining the Donate Life13 Georgia organ, eye, and tissue donor registry while obtaining a driver's license, online at14 H. R. 1378 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1125 www.DonateLifeGeorgia.org, or when obtaining a hunting or fishi ng license through the15 Department of Natural Resources; and16 WHEREAS, LifeLink of Georgia and member organizations of Donat e Life Georgia are17 working tirelessly to ensure that the nearly 3,300 Georgians cu rrently awaiting an organ18 transplant receive a second chance at life; and19 WHEREAS, by celebrating Donor Day at the state capitol and shar ing the Donate Life20 message, we can save and heal more lives and honor donors' lega cies of generosity and21 compassion; and22 WHEREAS, we recognize those who have given the gift of life, both after death and through23 living donation, those who have received the gift of life throu gh organ, eye, and tissue24 donation, those who are currently waiting for a lifesaving tran splant, and those who died25 waiting because an organ was not gifted in time.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body commend the selfless individuals and t heir families who make28 donation possible; commend the member organizations of Donate L ife Georgia for their29 tireless dedication to educating Georgians about and saving liv es through organ, eye, and30 tissue donation; and recognize February 20, 2026, as Donor Day at the state capitol.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to33 LifeLink of Georgia.34 H. R. 1378 - 2 -