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DE HCR10

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2017

Primary Sponsor

Earl Jaques

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 2017 as "Eye Donor Month" in the State of Delaware
  • Celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley, which has been restoring sight through cornea transplantation since 1957
  • Acknowledges that over 70,000 corneal transplantation surgeries are performed annually at Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) accredited facilities
  • Honors organ, tissue, and cornea donors and their families for their generosity in giving the gift of sight to transplant recipients
  • Affirms Delaware's commitment to supporting the health and welfare of residents through awareness initiatives

Legislative Description

Recognizing March 2017 As National Eye Donor Month & The 60th Anniversary Of Lions Eye Bank Of Delaware Valley.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

3/16/2017

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