SR157 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve French

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Linda Coleman-MadisonPriscilla DunnArthur OrrBobby D. SingletonWendell MitchellMyron PennGeorge M. “Marc” KeaheyTom ButlerPhil PooleLarry DixonScott BeasonVivian Davis FiguresJimmy HolleyCharles BishopHarri Anne SmithHenry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Kim BenefieldLowell BarronJ.T. WaggonerDel MarshBen H. BrooksTrip PittmanRodger SmithermanZeb LittlePaul SanfordLarry MeansRusty GloverHank SandersBobby DentonQuinton RossRoger Bedford, Jr.Hinton MitchemT.D. “Ted” LittleJim Preuitt

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

National Donate Life Month; Celebration of Life Picnic, recognized

Summary

SR157 is a Senate resolution recognizing National Donate Life Month and the Celebration of Life Picnic to promote organ donation in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It recognizes the Celebration of Life Picnic held on April 17, 2010 and designates April as National Donate Life Month. It acknowledges The University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Alabama Organ Center and their staff for hosting events that raise awareness about organ and tissue donation. It highlights the need for organ donation, cites waitlists and the impact of donors, and describes the Alabama Organ Center's mission to support families, promote equitable use of donated gifts, coordinate the donor process, and encourage participation in the donor program.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents waiting for organ transplants or considering donation, who may be influenced by awareness and outreach efforts.
• Families of potential donors and transplant recipients, and the broader public in Alabama who participate in or support organ and tissue donation programs.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the Celebration of Life Picnic on April 17, 2010 and National Donate Life Month in April.
• Acknowledges the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Alabama Organ Center, including physicians, nurses, coordinators, and staff, for hosting events to promote organ donation.
• Notes the ongoing need for organ donation in Alabama and nationwide and that one donor can save many lives.
• States the Alabama Organ Center's mission to provide families an opportunity to donate organs and tissues, support families regardless of their decision, promote equitable use of gifts, coordinate donation and transplantation, and promote interest in the donor program.
• Expresses the Senate's tribute to those who support and participate in organ donation.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory