Donating Blood Saves Lives

Rep. Joe Wilson, R-SC, today on the House Floor made the following remarks."Mr. Speaker, this week the American Red Cross will host a blood drive in honor of my friend, mentor, and predecessor the late Rep. Floyd Spence," said Rep. Wilson."His historic double lung transplant, as well as the kidney transplant he received from his son David, enabled him to provide consummate leadership to South Carolina and the nation. His surgeries would not have been possible without volunteer blood donations."Every second, someone in America depends upon a life saving volunteer blood donation. In addition to organ transplant recipients; blood is used every day for children with sickle cell anemia, cancer patients, and trauma victims."I would like to thank the Congressman's beloved widow, Mrs. Debbie Spence for her generous involvement with this blood drive, and I would also like to recognize Miss Laura Haas and Mr. Noah Simon for organizing this crucial event."I encourage my colleagues and staff to visit the Rayburn Foyer today and tomorrow between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to give the gift of life," said Rep. Wilson.###