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K46Assembly2025-2026 SessionResolution

Declare Blood Donor Month

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025, as Blood Donor Awareness Month in the State of New York”

Sponsor Carrie WoernerAD-113
Status
Adopted
Impact
2/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Hochul to declare January 2025 as Blood Donor Awareness Month in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the critical and ongoing need for blood donations. , noting that someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds, which underscores the importance of maintaining a stable blood supply for emergencies and routine medical care.

  2. Draws attention to the significant local impact. the American Red Cross collects roughly 225,000 units of blood annually in New York and supports over 100 hospitals and cancer centers, showing the scale and reach of donor contributions in the state.

  3. Recognizes and celebrates the generosity of blood donors and volunteers. , aiming to foster a culture of gratitude and encourage continued or increased participation, which is vital for saving lives and supporting public health.

  4. Seeks to align state recognition with national efforts. (National Blood Donor Month), potentially raising awareness and prompting coordinated campaigns or initiatives to address blood shortages more effectively.

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Declare Blood Donor Month

Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Carrie Woerner

Assembly Member · Assembly District 113

Chair, Racing and Wagering

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Referred to calendar

Full text

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Assembly Resolution No. 46 BY: M. of A. Woerner MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025, as Blood Donor Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to… Show all

Assembly Resolution No. 46 BY: M. of A. Woerner MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025, as Blood Donor Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025, as Blood Donor Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Blood Donor Month; and WHEREAS, In 1941, under the leadership of Dr. Charles R. Drew, the American Red Cross began the National Blood Donor Service to collect blood for the U.S. military; and WHEREAS, Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood; and WHEREAS, A sufficient blood supply is critical to being able to provide timely care for all patients in need of lifesaving blood transfusions; and WHEREAS, The American Red Cross is the primary provider of blood products in 46 counties in New York State; and WHEREAS, Blood Services offered by the American Red Cross serve more than 100 hospitals and cancer treatment centers in New York State; and WHEREAS, Last year, the American Red Cross collected approximately

225,000 units of blood in New York State; and WHEREAS, Thousands of volunteers help to support the more than

10,000 blood drives held each year throughout New York State; and WHEREAS, The number one reason donors say they give blood is because they want to help others; and WHEREAS, These selfless volunteers have helped to save the lives of millions of Americans by… Show all

10,000 blood drives held each year throughout New York State; and WHEREAS, The number one reason donors say they give blood is because they want to help others; and WHEREAS, These selfless volunteers have helped to save the lives of millions of Americans by donating blood, plasma, or platelets; and WHEREAS, Blood Donor Awareness Month is a time to recognize all those outstanding individuals who have contributed so much to the advancement of blood donation and to acknowledge and express our deepest gratitude to those who donate their blood, taking note of their extraordinary generosity in giving the gift of life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025, as Blood Donor Awareness Month in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York, and the American Red Cross.

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