Donate Life Month

WHEREAS, with quiet compassion and exceptional generosity, organ and tissue donors leave an indelible mark on the lives of countless Americans; their selfless acts inspire hope at moments of profound need, and they recall the giving spirit that lies at the heart of our national character; and

WHEREAS, during National Donate Life Month, we reflect on that essential quality and recommit to saving lives through organ and tissue donation; and

WHEREAS, the need for donors is greater than ever before with more than 117,000 Americans awaiting an organ transplant; while many individuals will receive lifesaving treatment, too many will pass before help arrives; and

WHEREAS, citizens can play a part in ending this unacceptable loss of life by registering to become an organ and tissue donor; individuals can learn more about organ and tissue donation and how to enroll in a donor registry by visiting www.OrganDonor.gov or  www.DonateLife.org; and

WHEREAS, even as millions of Americans choose to donate life, our nation continues to face a shortage of donors that impacts patients and families across our country; this month, we renew our commitment to addressing this urgent public health issue, supporting donors and their families and ensuring every individual has access to the care and services they need:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2013, as

Donate Life Month

in the state of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 17th day of April 2013.

                        

Robert Bentley, Governor