Designating January 2014 as “National Blood Donor Month”.

recognizes January 2014 as “National Blood Donor Month”;

acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness security of the United States;

recognizes the need to promote a safe, stable blood supply and to increase volunteer participation of blood donors;

endorses efforts to update blood donation policies in a safe and scientifically sound manner to maintain an adequate blood supply; and

recognizes the roles of America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross in ensuring the safety of the blood supply in the United States and delivering lifesaving blood and blood products to health providers and patients.