Blood Plasma Donation Awareness Day in Georgia; February 17, 2026; recognize

This resolution recognizes February 17, 2026, as Blood Plasma Donation Awareness Day in Georgia. It aims to raise public awareness about the importance of blood plasma donations, particularly highlighting the need for greater representation in Georgia's plasma collection industry. The resolution specifically notes that while over 86% of plasma donations nationally come from individuals of African descent, Georgia currently has no plasma collection centers owned by people from this demographic, and emphasizes the critical role of plasma in treating conditions like sickle cell disease. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but serves to acknowledge these issues.