H.R. No. 2636

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Stacie McClinton of Lewisville donated a kidney to her husband, Clay McClinton, on February 24, 2004, and today the couple encourage others to give the gift of life through organ donation; and

WHEREAS, Diagnosed with kidney disease shortly before they married in 2000, Mr. McClinton subsequently required dialysis for an 18-month period; the pair began to research transplant options and were delighted to discover that Mrs. McClinton was a close match for her husband; and

WHEREAS, Among the things the McClintons learned during their experience and are eager to share with others are that transplants need not be between people of the same race, that a transplant involving a live donor is most ideal for long-term success, and that the procedure is performed by laparoscopic surgery, which is less invasive than traditional surgery, resulting in shorter hospital stays and recovery time for both donor and recipient; and

WHEREAS, The parents of a beloved daughter, Ciarra, Mr. and Mrs. McClinton are grateful for their successful outcome and hope to inspire others with their story, and their efforts to promote organ donation may indeed help extend the life of a fellow Texan; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby honor Stacie McClinton for her kidney donation to her husband, Clay McClinton, and commend both Mr. and Mrs. McClinton for their ongoing efforts to encourage organ donation; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. McClinton as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Parker

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2636 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House