SD HCR6005

Recognizes January as National Blood Donor Month in South Dakota, honoring voluntary blood donors for their life-saving contributions

Notes that blood transfusions occur every two seconds in the U.S., yet only 3% of eligible people donate blood

Identifies type O blood as most needed and most likely to be in short supply due to its use in trauma situations

Urges eligible South Dakota citizens to donate blood regularly and encourages businesses and organizations to sponsor community blood drives

Adopted by the House on January 20, 2026 and concurred by the Senate on January 26, 2026