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This resolution urges Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate January 2026 as Blood Donor Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with the national observance. The resolution highlights the historical significance of blood donation, starting with the American Red Cross's National Blood Donor Service in 1941 to support the military and its expansion to civilian services in New York in 1948. It emphasizes the critical need for blood, as someone in the U.S. requires it every two seconds, and underscores the American Red Cross's vital role as the primary blood provider for many New York hospitals and cancer treatment centers, serving over 100 such facilities. The resolution acknowledges the thousands of volunteers who contribute to numerous blood drives annually and expresses gratitude to blood donors for their selfless act of saving lives, recognizing Blood Donor Awareness Month as a time to celebrate their generosity and the advancement of blood donation.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K873