Bill Text: GA SR601 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: American Red Cross Month; recognize March
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-03-17 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR601 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR601-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 601
By:
Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, Hawkins of the 49th, Moody of
the 56th, Thomas of the 54th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the American Red Cross and recognizing March, 2009, as American
Red
Cross Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Cross Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the American Red Cross plays a vital humanitarian role in Georgia by empowering
tens of thousands of caring citizens known as "Hometown Heroes" to make a
difference each day by giving of their time, talent, money, and blood to help
ease and prevent human suffering, and to save lives in our state, the nation,
and the world; and
WHEREAS,
the Red Cross, though not a government agency itself, is a valued partner that
collaborates with Georgia's emergency planning community to respond to disasters
of all types; and
WHEREAS,
last year, through a state-wide network of 22 chapters, the Red Cross provided
food, clothing, shelter, first aid, health care, and counseling to more than
5,700 Georgia families following 3,000 local disasters; and
WHEREAS,
the Red Cross brought compassionate relief to thousands of our neighbors
following three devastating tornado outbreaks in the spring of 2008;
and
WHEREAS,
last year alone, Red Cross Blood Services collected 329,300 units of blood,
including red blood cells and platelets, from Georgia blood donors, who in turn
may have helped save more than 922,400 lives through their selfless generosity;
and
WHEREAS,
last year, Red Cross training in programs in such areas as first aid, CPR, use
of an AED, and water safety gave more than 146,700 Georgia citizens the
confidence and skills they need to respond to life-threatening emergencies;
and
WHEREAS,
as part of its humanitarian mission, the Red Cross provides the only worldwide
communications link between service members and their loved ones, and last year,
the Red Cross helped 15,800 of Georgia's military families send emergency
messages, get financial assistance, find counseling, and get referrals, and
briefed 98,400 family members on services available to them; and
WHEREAS,
preparedness is a vital part of the Red Cross mission, and the Red Cross, in
partnership with state and local agencies, is helping Georgia's families become
safer, healthier, and better prepared for the unexpected, whether natural
disasters, manmade threats, or health emergencies such as a pandemic flu
outbreak; and
WHEREAS,
it is fitting that this body recognize and celebrate the contributions of
Georgia's Hometown Heroes, Red Cross volunteers, donors, partners, and
employees, including those visiting the capitol on March 18, 2009.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
March, 2009, as American Red Cross Month at the state capitol and commend the
outstanding humanitarian aid provided by this organization and its proud
heritage of service.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the American Red Cross.