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GA SR1621
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/29/2010
Primary Sponsor
Renee Unterman
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate resolution recognizing and commending LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, introduced by Senator Unterman of the 45th district
- LifeSouth is the eighth largest blood provider in the United States, a nonprofit that collects and supplies blood for more than 110 medical facilities in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia
- LifeSouth operates 19 regions with 35 donor centers, 41 bloodmobiles, and 14 indoor blood drive systems, with capacity to collect blood at 90 venues daily
- LifeSouth is a founding member of the National Bone Marrow Registry and hosts the largest event blood drive in the country at Dragon*Con, where 2,400 units were collected
- LifeSouth collects over 35,000 units annually for Georgia hospitals and partners with local organizations including the Gwinnett Braves, Atlanta Spirit, and Atlanta Silverbacks to promote blood donation awareness
Legislative Description
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
4/29/2010
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