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GA SR1080
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Donzella James
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AI Summary
- Commends Reece Odum, Blue Kimble, Angel Terron, Ty Manns, and Jeff Searcy for their faith-based film The Wish, which tells the story of a high school teacher's kidney failure and aims to encourage organ donor registration among multicultural and interfaith audiences
- Recognizes LifeLink of Georgia for its prominent role in educating the community about kidney transplants and organ and tissue donations
- Notes that more than 5,100 Georgians need an organ transplant, with over 4,600 awaiting a kidney transplant, and 62 percent of those awaiting a kidney transplant are African Americans due to higher prevalence of diseases causing kidney failure in that community
- Highlights the dedication of film stars Reece Odum and Blue Kimble in making appearances at screenings and events hosted by LifeLink of Georgia, churches, and community members to promote organ donation
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the five named individuals and LifeLink of Georgia
Legislative Description
Odum, Reece; Kimble, Blue; Terron, Angel; Manns, Ty; Searcy, Jeff; commend
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/29/2016
Full Bill Text
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