79R7350 BJM-D

By:  Dawson                                                       H.R. No. 691



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to pay 
tribute to the men and women who have donated organs so that others 
might live and to the Texas Transplantation Society, which seeks to 
promote and facilitate transplantation within the State of Texas; 
and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Transplantation Society has invited 
transplant physicians, surgeons, nurses, organ recipients, living 
donors, and family members of donors to the State Capitol today to 
draw attention to the shortage of organ donors; and
	WHEREAS, More than 87,000 men, women, and children nationwide 
are currently awaiting transplants of life-saving organs, and the 
number increases daily; of those waiting, over 5,800 reside in 
Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Nationally, more than 6,000 people died last year 
while waiting for a life-saving transplant, and almost 400 people 
died while waiting in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, It is the goal of the Texas Transplantation Society 
to educate Texans about the critical shortage of donors and the 
life-saving benefits of transplantation; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize March 8, 2005, as Transplant Day at 
the State Capitol and commend the Texas Transplantation Society and 
the Organ Procurement Organizations of Texas for their significant 
efforts to highlight this important health concern; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives also 
commend all those compassionate Texans who have chosen to share the 
gift of life with others as organ donors and encourage all Texans to 
consider making this important choice in behalf of their fellow 
citizens; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Texas Transplantation Society as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.