State of Nebraska Proclamation

WHEREAS, Blood Donors are the foundation for providing safe blood products and meeting the medical needs of patients nationwide, and their donation is the difference between life and death in most instances; and

WHEREAS, Donating blood is safe, simple and gives volunteers an opportunity to become quiet heroes in their community and across the country by saving lives with each donation; and

WHEREAS, Donating blood is a selfless act of saving lives and the ultimate random act of kindness. All citizens should recognize the gift of life that is shared through blood donations and strive to donate as often as possible and encourage others to do likewise; and

WHEREAS, The Nebraska Community Blood Bank recognizes the importance of all blood donations by their blood donors who give the random act of kindness and will continue the goal of connecting people - saving lives for now and in the future.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dave Heineman, Governor of the State of Nebraska, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM the month of January 2011 as

NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH

in Nebraska, and I do hereby urge all citizens to donate blood and recognize the importance of this priceless gift.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and cause the Great Seal of the State of Nebraska to be affixed this Twentieth day of January, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand Eleven.