moved for leave to introduce Bill C-353, an act respecting a national organ donor day in Canada.
Mr. Speaker, this bill recognizes the efforts of a constituent of mine, Mrs. Linda Rumble of Whitby, Ontario, and the ultimate gift her nephew, two-year old Stuart Alan Herriott, gave to others whom he had never met.
The bill will assist in providing more public education and awareness on organ donation by making every April 21 known as national organ donor day right across this great nation.
April 21 marks the anniversary of the death of Stuart, affectionately known by his family as Stu Buddy. It is hoped that by establishing a national organ donor day more Canadians will be encouraged to make a pledge to organ donation. In doing so, Stuart's supreme gift will be remembered and his act of kindness can be repeated by other Canadians throughout Canada.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed.)