Senate Resolution No. [insert number] recognizes April 2025 as Donate Life Month in Michigan, highlighting the urgent need for organ, tissue, and eye donations. Currently, approximately 2,600 residents in Michigan are awaiting life-saving organ transplants, while many more could benefit from tissue and corneal transplants. Despite having around 4.6 million individuals on the Organ Donor Registry, over 42 percent of adults in the state have not registered to donate, contributing to a critical shortage of available organs. Nationwide, an average of 17 people die each day due to the lack of available donated organs.

The resolution emphasizes the profound impact of organ donations, stating that a single donation can save up to eight lives and heal the lives of up to 125 individuals. It encourages families to find comfort in the knowledge that their loved ones' gifts can provide renewed hope to others facing serious health challenges. The Senate urges all Michigan residents to join the Organ Donor Registry, discuss their donation decisions with family and friends, and promote the importance of organ donation within their communities.