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MI HR0309
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Adam Zemke
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AI Summary
- Declares March 2014 as Eye Donor Month in Michigan to raise awareness about eye donation and sight-restoration opportunities
- Recognizes that corneal transplants are among the most common transplant procedures, with 10 million people worldwide affected by disorders that could benefit from corneal transplantation
- Notes the Michigan Eye-Bank provided 1,017 corneal transplants and the Eye Bank Association of America restores sight for over 70,000 people annually
- Encourages eye banks, medical facilities, health educators, and policymakers to support Eye Donor Month and advance corneal transplant technologies
- Supports community outreach, health fairs, school education programs, and media campaigns to educate the public about eye donation and sight restoration
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare March 2014 as Eye Donor Month in the state of Michigan.
Eye Donor Month
Last Action
Adopted
3/4/2014
Full Bill Text
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