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House Resolution 81
By: Representatives Rice of the 79^th, Smith of the 103^rd, Hudgens of the 24^th, Dix of the 76^th, Sanders of the 107^th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing Volunteer Blood Donor Month; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, every three seconds, someone needs blood. Each day, patients across our country receive approximately 32,000 units of this vital resource; and

WHEREAS, Georgia´s blood supply needs constant replenishment to preserve the lives and health of accident victims, people undergoing surgery, and patients receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer, or other diseases; and

WHEREAS, the National Volunteer Blood Donor Month Coalition has chosen the month of January, a traditionally difficult time to recruit blood donors, to highlight the importance of giving the gift of life through the donation of blood; and

WHEREAS, our state has an urgent need for additional healthy, regular volunteer donors. To enhance, prolong, or even save the lives of thousands of Georgia citizens, it is essential for all Georgians to donate blood during the month of January.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize January, 2001, as Volunteer Blood Donor Month in Georgia and urge our citizens to donate blood.