CC Resolution 2005-029
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL
DONATE LIFE MONTH
WHEREAS, organ and tissue donation is a life-giving act recognized
worldwide as the greatest expression of compassion; and
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WHEREAS, more than 87,000 individuals nationwide and 18,000 in
California are currently on the national organ transplant waitlist, and every 90
minutes one person dies while waiting for a donated organ; and
WHEREAS, a single individual's donation of the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys,
pancreas and small intestine can save up to eight lives, and donation of tissue can
save and enhance the lives of up to 50 others; and
WHEREAS, each year 25,000 lives are saved and the quality of life for many
hundreds of thousands more is enhanced by organ and tissue transplantation; and
WHEREAS, many bereaved families find a measure of comfort in donating
organs and tissue so that others may benefit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
RESOLVED, that the month of April be proclaimed National Donate life
Month in the City of La Quinta, and in doing so we acknowledge the launch
of the Donate Life California Registry and urge our citizens to learn the facts
about organ and tissue donation and exercise their power to donate life by
registering at www .donateLlFEcalifornia.org or www .doneVIDAcalifornia.org.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 19th day of April, 2005, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2005-029
National Donate Life Month
Adopted: April 19, 2005
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