H.Res. 197 — Introduced in House

IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 197 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2015 Mr. Walker submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of April as Organ Donation Awareness/Donate Life Month. Whereas according to United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS), more than 116,000 people are waiting for organ transplants; Whereas an average of 18 people awaiting transplants die each day due to the severe shortage of donated organs; Whereas every 10 minutes another name is added to the transplant waiting list; Whereas one organ donor can save the lives of up to 8 people and improve the lives of up to 50 people through tissue and cornea donation; Whereas everyone should be encouraged to get the facts about donation and discuss their wishes with their families; Whereas the Department of Motor Vehicles plays a critical role in maintaining a donor registry, with donors having registered when receiving their driver’s license or ID card, which are identified by the symbol of a red heart; Whereas State organ recovery agencies, health care professionals, volunteers, educators, government agencies, faith-based and community groups, and private organizations hope to boost the numbers of organ, tissue, eye, blood, bone marrow, and stem cell donors throughout the United States; and Whereas April would be an appropriate month to designate as Organ Donation Awareness/Donate Life Month: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Organ Donation Awareness/Donate Life Month.