THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY BOSCOLA, TARTAGLIONE, ORIE, FERLO, O'PAKE, STOUT, KASUNIC, PIPPY, FONTANA, BAKER, ERICKSON, DINNIMAN, STACK, WASHINGTON, RAFFERTY, FARNESE, GREENLEAF, BRUBAKER, COSTA, EARLL, D. WHITE, PILEGGI AND WAUGH, JANUARY 26, 2010

INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JANUARY 26, 2010  

A RESOLUTION

Designating the month of January 2010 as "Blood Donor Month" in

Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, January is observed across this nation as "National

Volunteer 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;

therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of January 2010

as "Blood Donor Month" in Pennsylvania.