A Resolution designating the month of April 2025 as "Pennsylvania Donate Life Month" in Pennsylvania.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
This resolution officially recognizes April 2025 as "Pennsylvania Donate Life Month." The purpose of this designation is to raise awareness about the importance of organ, tissue, and cornea donation within the state. The resolution highlights the significant need for donors and the positive impact that donations have on recipients and their families. It also acknowledges the efforts of various organizations involved in promoting donation.
Key provisions
- Designates April 2025 as Pennsylvania Donate Life Month.
- Recognizes the importance of organ, tissue, and cornea donation.
- Highlights the number of people waiting for transplants in Pennsylvania.
- Acknowledges the number of donors who gave the gift of life in 2024.
- States that nearly half of Pennsylvanians are registered donors.
- Emphasizes the potential impact of a single donor.
- Recognizes the commitment of various state agencies and organizations.
- Calls for increased public awareness of donation.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Organ transplant recipients
- Families of donors
- Organ Donation Advisory Committee
- Department of Health
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- Pn 0483 Html
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Primary sponsor
Lynda Schlegel Culver
Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
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