Bill Text: HI HR181 | 2015 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing Legacy of Life Hawaii and Kekoa Robert Nelson, Bronson "Duke" Nainoa De Rego, Jens Magelssen, and their respected families who have selflessly given the gift of life during National Donate Life Month.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-04-07 - Resolution adopted in final form. [HR181 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2015-HR181-Introduced.html
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HOUSE RESOLUTION
Recognizing Legacy of Life Hawaii and honoring Kekoa robert Nelson, Bronson "Duke" nainoa De Rego, Jens Magelssen, and their respective families who have selflessly given the gift of life DURING NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH.
WHEREAS, with hectic schedules and the demands of everyday life, some of us often forget how blessed we are to have healthy, functioning bodies; for more than 120,000 people in the nation, they unfortunately do not have operating organs, and must await organ transplants to save their lives; and
WHEREAS, organ donors can be considered as everyday heroes, selflessly giving a part of themselves to restore the lives of others, and as a result of these individuals' ultimate sacrifice, in 2013, 28,953 organ transplants were performed, giving hope and a second chance to the individuals who received these gifts of life; and
WHEREAS, April is designated as National Donate Life Month in efforts to raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation; encourage Americans to register as donors; and celebrate those who have saved lives through the gift of donation; and
WHEREAS, Legacy of Life Hawaii is a local non-profit organization working to save and enhance lives by recovering organs and tissue for transplant; and through community outreach and education, it promotes organ donation and provides donation counseling for families and medical staff, as well as honoring and supporting local organ donors and their families; and
WHEREAS, Kekoa Robert Nelson became an organ donor at eight years old after a tragic accident took his life; Kekoa was a gifted child who charmed others with his wonderful stories; he loved being around his friends and family and staying active; Kekoa aspired to be an astronomer one day; though suffering a heartbreaking loss, Kekoa's parents, Michael and Frances Nelson, continued his legacy by choosing to donate his organs; Kekoa's gift of kidneys, lungs, and heart valves has changed the lives of those in need and the Nelson family now works diligently to educate the Maui community about the vital need for organ donations; and
WHEREAS, Bronson "Duke" Nainoa De Rego became an organ donor in 2010 after an untimely tragedy took his life; Duke was always happy and smiling and had the desire to help others; he played for Honoka'a High School's junior varsity football team, and was anticipating trying out for the junior varsity baseball team; Duke's donation of kidneys and liver saved the lives of three individuals, and his cornea donation restored sight to two others; Duke's mother, Shirley De Rego, established The Alex and Duke De Rego Foundation in honor of her two beloved sons, and to promote the necessity for organ donation in her community; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, Jens Magelssen became an organ donor after a tragic accident took his life; Jens was an honored Honolulu Police Officer who was known for his compassionate and gentle heart; he loved living life with his son Luke by playing basketball and video games together; Jens also honored and respected his parents, David and Penelope Magelssen; the Magelssen family has found hope in knowing that others will live because of Jens' ultimate gift of organ and tissue donation; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-eighth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2015, that this body extends its sincerest gratitude and appreciation to these individuals and their families for their gifts of life; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body recognizes April as National Donate Life Month to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation.
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Recognizing Legacy of Life Hawaii and Kekoa Robert Nelson, Bronson "Duke" Nainoa De Rego, Jens Magelssen, and their respected families who have selflessly given the gift of life during National Donate Life Month.
