Georgia CommonsHR 335: Donor Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2025; recognize
Última acción: 20 de febrero de 2025 · House Read and Adopted
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.
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En lenguaje claro
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.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- 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.
A quién afecta
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.
Por qué importa
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.
Disposiciones clave
- 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.
Del proyecto de ley
“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 as well as the member organizations of Donate Life Georgia”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
- Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
- Danny Mathis (R, HD-133)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
Temas
- organ donation
- Donor Day
- public health
- Georgia legislature resolutions