Bill Text: MI HR0063 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare April 2011 as Donate Life Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-26 - Adopted [HR0063 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-HR0063-Enrolled.html
Reps. Daley, Irwin, Barnett, Constan, Denby, Heise, Huuki, LeBlanc, Liss, Slavens and Tyler offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 63.
A resolution to declare April 2011 as Donate Life Month in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Many Michigan residents have saved the lives of others and given them new
beginnings by donating an organ; and
Whereas, There are currently about 3,000 people in the state of Michigan waiting courageously to receive an organ donation; and
Whereas, Less than one-third of the state's adult population has registered with the Michigan Organ Donor Registry; and
Whereas, It is imperative that all citizens are aware of the opportunity to save and enhance the lives of others through organ donation and transplantation; and
Whereas, It is possible to transplant approximately 25 different organs and tissues, including liver, bone, bone marrow, cartilage, cornea, hearts, kidney, lung, and pancreas; and
Whereas, Organ and tissue donation from one individual can save or enhance the lives
of up to fifty people; and
Whereas, Families receive comfort in their grief knowing that through organ donation, another person's life has been saved; and
Whereas, Those who choose to donate set an example of undeniable generosity and compassion and this reflects the character of these individuals whose choice saves the lives of others; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2011 as Donate Life Month in the state of Michigan.
