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SENATE BILL 6186
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State of Washington 54th Legislature 1996 Regular Session
By Senators Sheldon, Prentice, Wojahn, Thibaudeau, Fairley, Kohl, Bauer, Snyder, Heavey and Winsley
Read first time 01/08/96. Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
AN ACT Relating to the Washington state organ donor medal; and adding a new chapter to Title 1 RCW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that persons who donate organs help save the lives and promote the well-being of others in a manner that demonstrates the noblest side of human nature. The families and friends of both the donors and the donees want to remember the special act of donation in a way that honors the memory of the donor and encourages donation by others in the future.
To recognize the special kindness of those who donate their organs, the legislature establishes the Washington state organ donor medal.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. Family members or friends of an organ donor shall apply to the governor's office to receive a Washington state organ donor medal.
The governor's office shall award Washington state organ donor medals to all applicants for the medal. Multiple medals honoring one donor may be awarded if more than one family member or friend applies for the medal.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. The Washington state organ donor medal shall be of bronze and shall consist of the seal of the state of Washington, surrounded by a raised laurel wreath and suspended from a ring attached by a dark green ribbon. The reverse of the decoration within the raised laurel wreath shall be inscribed with the words: "For the greatest act of kindness in donating organs to enhance the lives of others."
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. Sections 1 through 3 of this act shall constitute a new chapter in Title 1 RCW.
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