AL HJR69

Designates January as National Blood Donor Month in Alabama, recognizing an observance established nationally 56 years ago to honor voluntary blood donors during historically low supply periods.

Acknowledges LifeSouth Community Blood Centers for over 30 years of blood collection and distribution services to Alabama hospitals, including support for Emergency Medical Services to transfuse trauma victims at accident scenes.

Notes that only 3% of the eligible U.S. population donates blood despite transfusions occurring every two seconds, creating chronic nationwide shortages.

Highlights that O negative blood, the universal type used in trauma situations, represents only 6% of the population and is most likely to be in short supply during emergencies.

Urges citizens to donate blood regularly and encourages businesses and organizations to sponsor community blood drives throughout Alabama.