[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 493 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 493

   Supporting the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Blood Donor 
                                 Month.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 14, 2004

  Mr. Vitter submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   Supporting the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Blood Donor 
                                 Month.

Whereas donating blood is one of the most significant ways of helping a fellow 
        human being;
Whereas each year, at least 4.5 million Americans need a life saving blood 
        transfusion;
Whereas every day in our country, blood is required in hospitals and emergency 
        treatment facilities to save the lives of accident victims and patients 
        with cancer and other diseases, as well as those undergoing routine 
        surgeries;
Whereas donating blood is safe and simple;
Whereas each unit of blood donated can help save up to three lives;
Whereas as the need for blood continues to rise annually by six percent, it 
        becomes critically important to maintain an adequate supply of blood now 
        and for years to come;
Whereas the American Association of Blood Banks, America's Blood Centers, and 
        the American Red Cross have joined to designate January 2005 as National 
        Volunteer Blood Donor Month;
Whereas individuals throughout our Nation are encouraged to give the precious 
        gift of life to others in need;
Whereas such actions can save the lives of family members, friends, or 
        neighbors;
Whereas this month-long observance comes at a time when blood is traditionally 
        in short supply due to the holidays, travel schedules, inclement 
        weather, and illness; and
Whereas the goal is to ensure that blood is available to patients whenever and 
        wherever it is needed because it is the blood already on the shelves 
        that saves lives: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That the Congress supports the goals and ideals of National Volunteer 
Blood Donor Month.
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