HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 41
(By Delegates Beach, Yost, Proudfoot, Moore, Perry,
Argento, Hartman, Stemple, Paxton, Swartzmiller
and Ron Thompson)
Recognizing the second Tuesday in May and the second Tuesday in
November as annual "Blood Donation Days" in West Virginia.
Whereas, Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs
blood; and
Whereas, Only 5% of the eligible United States population gives
blood annually, according to the American Red Cross; and
Whereas, Donating blood will help ensure that there is blood
available when you or someone close to you may need it; and
Whereas, Over the past ten years, average voter turnout has
been 50.8% for general elections and 39.4% for primary elections;
and
Whereas, Election days provide added convenience to donate
blood; and
Whereas, State and county governments can coordinate blood
donation sites with voting precincts, making it even more
convenient for residents to contribute to their community two-fold:
by their participation in area elections and by donating blood to
a local blood drive; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia
That the West Virginia Legislature hereby declares the second Tuesday in May and the second Tuesday in November be recognized as
annual "Blood Donation Days" in West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is
hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the
Governor.