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This concurrent resolution recognizes April 2025 as "National Donate Life Month" in Delaware, highlighting the critical importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. The resolution provides context about the urgent need for donors, noting that every 8 minutes someone is added to the organ transplant waiting list, and 17 people die daily while waiting for an organ. In Delaware, over 350 residents are on the waiting list, and by becoming a donor, one individual can potentially save and heal the lives of more than 100 people. The resolution emphasizes that 90 percent of the population supports organ donation, and in Delaware, 48 percent of adults have already designated themselves as donors. By recognizing National Donate Life Month, the resolution aims to encourage Delawareans to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors through the National Donate Life Registry, honor the generosity of existing donors and their families, and raise awareness about the life-saving potential of organ donation. The resolution also acknowledges organizations like the Gift of Life Donor Program, which has been a world leader in transplantation services since 1974.

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