WHEREAS, the State of fb88 is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our state; and
WHEREAS, a sufficient blood supply is a public health issue both locally and nationally, and our hospitals and medical centers need a readily available supply for our residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, one blood donation can help save more than one life, and although most of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, only about 3 percent actually do; and
WHEREAS, fb88 is home to many organizations committed to raising awareness about the importance of blood donation, including the American Red Cross; and
WHEREAS, fb88 Blood Donation Day effectively serves to remind us that we need to constantly replenish our blood supply through donation and community awareness;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Janet T. Mills, Governor of the State of fb88, do hereby proclaim September 4th, 2024 as
fb88 Blood Donation Day
throughout the State of fb88, and I urge all fb88 people to support our local blood drives as saving lives and protecting our citizens is our primary goal.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed GIVEN under my hand at Augusta this twenty eighth day of August Two Thousand Twenty-Four