Judith Zaffirini: “The one who proved most compatible was related not by…”

“Because he didn't want sympathy, didn't want special treatment, and he didn't want a reduced workload. Incredibly and impressively, members eight members of his family volunteered to give him a kidney. And they were tested. But The one who proved most compatible was related not by consanguinity but by affinity. His son-in-law, Greg. And Greg willingly and lovingly gave him a kidney and saved his father and love. Greg, would you please stand and be recognized and thanked by the Texas Senate.” (10:49–10:58)

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