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HI HCR88

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and honors the life-saving contributions and sacrifices made by organ and tissue donors and their families in Hawaii
  • Notes that over 110,000 people nationally (including over 400 in Hawaii) are on transplant waiting lists, with one donor capable of enhancing the lives of more than 40 persons
  • Acknowledges the Hawaii Donor Family Council's creation of Hawaii Donor Family Quilts and the book "Nā Makana Pau 'Ole" dedicated on April 3 to honor organ and tissue donors
  • Recognizes support organizations including the Hawaii Lions Eye Bank, Makana Foundation, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii, Legacy of Life Hawaii, and the Hawaii Coalition on Donation
  • Encourages Hawaii residents to register as organ and tissue donors and commit to healthy living

Legislative Description

Organ and Tissue Donation; Commendation

Last Action

(H) Referred to HLT, referral sheet 33

3/10/2011

Committee Referrals

Health3/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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