IL HR0639

Declares March 2024 as Red Cross Month in Illinois to honor the organization's humanitarian work

Recognizes more than 3,500 local Red Cross volunteers who provide emergency shelter, food, and comfort to families affected by disasters, responding to approximately 2,000 disasters annually in Illinois

Acknowledges the Red Cross collection of more than 129,000 units of blood annually at 5,422 blood drives for patients requiring transfusions and medical treatments

Honors Red Cross support for military service members, veterans, and their families, with local volunteers facilitating more than 7,500 emergency services annually

Urges all Illinois citizens to support the Red Cross and its efforts in training approximately 112,600 people annually in lifesaving skills including first aid and CPR