SR-155, As Adopted by Senate, May 28, 2014

            Senator Hildenbrand offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 155.

            A resolution to declare May 28, 2014, as Be The Match Day in Michigan.

            Whereas, For the thousands of people diagnosed every year with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, a cure exists; and

            Whereas, Over the past 25 years, Be The Match, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), has managed the largest and most diverse marrow registry in the world; and

            Whereas, Here in Michigan, Michigan Blood serves as an official Be The Match affiliate and has a critical role in maintaining and growing registry participation in our state; and

            Whereas, Michigan Blood's tireless advocacy and fundraising on behalf of this program demonstrates its true commitment to this outstanding program and all those it serves; and

            Whereas, It is important to raise awareness of this program and its financial needs in order to ensure its continued success; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby recognize May 28, 2014, as Be The Match Day. We encourage ongoing and expanded support for this important program that helps save the lives of people with life-threatening illnesses in our state; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Michigan Blood as a token of our sincere appreciation for all that they do.