HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrsntatn - DMV - Donate Life CA MonthWhereas, organ, tissue, marrow and blood donation are life-
giving acts recognized worldwide as expressions of compassion to
those in need; and
Whereas, more than 121,000 individuals nationwide and
more than 21,000 in California are currently on the national organ
transplant waiting list, and on average, 22 people die each day while
waiting due to the shortage of donated organs; and
Whereas, more than 600,000 units of blood per year are
needed to meet the need in California at any given time, and 6,000
patients are in need of volunteer marrow donors; and
Whereas, a single individual's donation of the heart, lungs,
liver, kidneys, pancreas and small intestine can save up to eight
lives; donation of tissue can save and heal the lives of up to 50
others; and a single blood donation can help three people in need;
and
Whereas, over twelve million Californians have signed up
with the state -authorized Donate Life California Registry to ensure
their wishes to be organ and tissue donors are honored.
Now, Therefore, I, Robert A. Spiegel, Mayor of the
City of Palm Desert, California, Along With the Entire City Council,
Do Hereby Proclaim the month of April, as
DMV / Donate Life California
Month
in the City of Palm Desert and urge all citizens to check "YES!" when
applying for or renewing their driver's license or ID card.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my
hand and have caused the Official Seal of the
City of Palm Desert, California, to be affixed
this 14th day of April, 2016.