HR116 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve HurstRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Organ transplant program, UAB hospital, recognizing success and encouraging Alabama citizens to become organ donors

Summary

A House resolution recognizing the success of UAB Hospital's organ transplant program and encouraging Alabama citizens to become organ donors.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution formally recognizes the organ transplant program at UAB Hospital and praises its achievements. It encourages all Alabamians to become organ donors and to promote the organ donor program throughout the year, and highlights the stories of two Alabama donor recipients. It also asks that copies of the resolution be given to the donor families and to UAB Hospital for display.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents as a population, who are encouraged to become organ donors and support the program
• UAB Hospital, its medical staff, and the families of Angelynn Luckado and Courtney Harris, who are recognized and provided copies of the resolution

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the success of the organ transplant program at UAB Hospital and commends its staff
• Encourages all Alabama citizens to become organ donors and to promote the organ donor program throughout the year, noting National Organ Donor Day
• Acknowledges the donor recipient stories of Angelynn Luckado and Courtney Harris to illustrate the program's impact
• Provides that copies of the resolution be given to the families involved and to UAB Hospital for display

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative