Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR335 Compare Versions

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2	2	House Resolution 335
3	3	By: Representatives Townsend of the 179
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5	5	, Hawkins of the 27
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7	7	, Mathis of the 133
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9	9	, and
10	10	Davis of the 87
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13	13	A RESOLUTION
14	14	Recognizing February 13, 2025, as Donor Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
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16	16	WHEREAS, nearly 3,100 Georgians provided the gift of renewed or improved life through2
17	17	organ, eye, and tissue donation during 2024, including 176 who chose to become living3
18	18	kidney donors, saving and improving the lives of tens of thousands through organ, eye, and4
19	19	tissue transplantation; and5
20	20	WHEREAS, these generous gifts were facilitated by organ, tissue, and eye recovery and6
21	21	transplant organizations in Georgia that work together to educate the public about the7
22	22	importance of organ, tissue, and eye donation as Donate Life Georgia; and8
23	23	WHEREAS, LifeLink of Georgia partners with hospitals to support and guide families as9
24	24	they establish their loved one's legacy through organ and tissue donation as well as honors10
25	25	each donor by saving and improving the lives of as many patients as possible; and11
26	26	WHEREAS, the Georgia Transplant Foundation bridges the gap between hope and12
27	27	opportunity by providing financial, educational, emotional, and community support programs13
28	28	and services that enrich the lives of those affected by organ transplantation in the State of14
29	29	Georgia; and15
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32	32	WHEREAS, LifeLink of Georgia and member organizations of Donate Life Georgia
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34	34	encourage individuals to register their decision to save lives by joining the Donate Life17
35	35	Georgia organ, eye, and tissue donor registry while obtaining a driver's license, online at18
36	36	www.DonateLifeGeorgia.org, or when obtaining a hunting or fishing license through the19
37	37	Department of Natural Resources; and20
38	38	WHEREAS, LifeLink of Georgia and member organizations of Donate Life Georgia are21
39	39	working tirelessly to ensure that the nearly 2,900 Georgians currently awaiting an organ22
40	40	transplant receive a second chance at life; and23
41	41	WHEREAS, by celebrating Donor Day at the state capitol and sharing the Donate Life24
42	42	message, we can save and heal more lives and honor donors' legacies of generosity and25
43	43	compassion; and26
44	44	WHEREAS, we recognize those who have given the gift of life, both after death and through27
45	45	living donation; those who have received the gift of life through organ, eye, and tissue28
46	46	donation; those who are currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant; and those who died29
47	47	waiting because an organ was not gifted in time.30
48	48	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that31
49	49	the members of this body commend the selfless individuals and their families who make32
50	50	donation possible as well as the member organizations of Donate Life Georgia for their33
51	51	tireless dedication to educating Georgians about and saving lives through organ, eye, and34
52	52	tissue donation and recognize February 13, 2025, as Donor Day at the state capitol.35
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55	55	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
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57	57	and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to37
58	58	LifeLink of Georgia.38
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