PRINTER'S NO. 1037
No. 44 Session of 1993
INTRODUCED BY DAWIDA, APRIL 19, 1993
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 19, 1993
A RESOLUTION
1 Observing the week of April 18 through 24, 1993, as "Organ Donor
2 Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, Organ donation has proven to be a viable and
4 effective means of saving people's lives; and
5 WHEREAS, It is estimated that over 30,000 people are waiting
6 for organ transplants in the United States; and
7 WHEREAS, Approximately seven people die per day in the United
8 States awaiting a transplant; and
9 WHEREAS, The Commonwealth by law enables citizens to donate
10 their own organs through express organ donation and also allows
11 for relatives to consent to the donation of organs of a deceased
12 member of the family; and
13 WHEREAS, Awareness and education about these laws and similar
14 laws in the United States will help to educate citizens about
15 the lifesaving choice they can make by becoming organ donors;
16 and
17 WHEREAS, Additional donations of organs will save more lives;
1 therefore be it
2 RESOLVED, That the Senate observe the week of April 18
3 through 24, 1993, as "Organ Donor Awareness Week" in
4 Pennsylvania and encourage others to observe this week with the
5 appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
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