PRINTER'S NO. 1520

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

No.

268

Session of

2015

INTRODUCED BY BOSCOLA, COSTA, FONTANA, FARNESE, YUDICHAK,

ARGALL, DINNIMAN, HAYWOOD, KITCHEN, SABATINA, SCHWANK,

WOZNIAK, AUMENT, BAKER, EICHELBERGER, RAFFERTY, SCAVELLO,

Blood Donor Month"; and

WHEREAS, Every January, blood banks across the United States

appeal for all eligible people to donate blood; and

WHEREAS, January is traditionally a difficult month to

collect blood due to holiday activity; and

WHEREAS, As a result of accidents, inclement weather and

serious illnesses, there is traditionally an increased demand on

blood bank supplies; and

WHEREAS, Donating blood is a simple, safe, lifesaving and

selfless gift that millions of Americans are eligible to give;