[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 132 (Wednesday, November 17, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2011]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING NEW JERSEY BLOOD SERVICES

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                           HON. MIKE FERGUSON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the members of New 
Jersey's Blood Services on their 30th Anniversary.
  Since September 1973, New Jersey Blood Services has been serving the 
residents of New Jersey by collecting blood, holding blood drives and 
recruiting donors. NJBS has collected more than 2.2 million blood 
donations throughout its 30-year history, has developed important 
relationships with the American Red Cross and fostered several 
partnerships to provide health services throughout the State of New 
Jersey.
  NJBS has pioneered efforts in mobile aphaeresis collections that have 
gained the attention of collection organizations throughout the 
country. The group also has piloted several programs to ensure the 
safety of both blood donors and recipients. Its efforts, combined with 
those of New Jersey-based businesses, have lead to tremendous success 
in local blood drives to provide for New Jerseys' blood needs.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend all Americans who work hard to support the 
blood supply needs of the United States. These men and women work 
tirelessly to protect and preserve the lives and health of their fellow 
citizens.
  I ask my colleagues to join with me in congratulating the New Jersey 
Blood Service for its 30 years of service to our communities.

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