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This resolution, a formal expression of opinion by the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate, celebrates January 2026 as National Blood Donor Month in the State of Tennessee, acknowledging the critical and life-saving contributions of volunteer blood donors. The resolution highlights that blood donations are essential for healthcare in Tennessee, with transfusions needed every two seconds, and that blood cannot be manufactured, relying solely on generous donors. It also points out the growing need for donors due to an aging population and the constant demand from various patients, including those in trauma, cancer patients, and individuals with chronic conditions like sickle cell disease, emphasizing that type O blood is particularly vital and often in short supply.