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AR HR1036
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/25/2015
Primary Sponsor
Monte Hodges
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AI Summary
- Declares April 2015 as Organ Donation Month in Arkansas to recognize the importance of organ donation
- Notes that nearly 124,000 people in the United States are awaiting organ transplants, with another name added to the waiting list every 10 minutes
- Emphasizes that organs and tissues from one donor can save or help as many as 50 people, and that there is no cost to donors or their families
- Directs the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to present a copy of the resolution to representatives from four organ procurement organizations serving Arkansas: Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency, Mid-South Transplant Foundation, Mid-America Transplant Services, and Southwest Transplant Alliance
Legislative Description
To Declare April 2015 As Organ Donation Month In Arkansas.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
3/25/2015
Committee Referrals
Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/5/2015
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