The resolution designates April of each year as "Donate Life Month" in New Jersey, aiming to promote organ donor registration and honor individuals who have chosen to donate life-saving organs and tissues. It highlights the critical need for organ donations, noting that nearly 4,000 New Jersey residents and over 100,000 Americans are currently awaiting transplants, with 17 people dying each day due to the shortage of available organs. The resolution emphasizes that a single organ donor can save up to eight lives and improve the quality of life for over 75 others through tissue donation.
By establishing Donate Life Month, the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and encourage all New Jersey residents to register as donors. It calls for the Governor to issue an annual proclamation to promote activities and programs that support this initiative. The resolution also reassures residents that registering as an organ donor does not affect the quality of healthcare they receive, and it provides information on how to register through local Motor Vehicle Agencies or the National Donate Life Registry online.