Resolution 09-33 ''Dying of Thirst''

Authored by:

Brenda Jackson

Sponsored by:

Michelle Farrell

Date Submitted:

2009-10-27

Date Considered:

0000-00-00

Committee:

Community Affairs

Action:

Result:

Remarks:

Whereas:

Many students do not have the daily funds to buy drinks from either the vending machines or the food service centers provided to UTA students every day

Whereas:

Water fountains on campus do not flow properly which forces many students to touch the fountain with their lips in order to get a drink of water which is very unsanitary

Whereas:

Many students are concerned with the current spread of illnesses (e.g., the flu, swine flu, colds, etc.)

Whereas:

Many students refuse to use the water fountains at UTA for fear of contracting an illness, despite being on campus for a number of hours without access to any free hydrating liquids to drink other than the water fountains

Be It Therefore Resolved That:

The water pressure be fixed on these fountains in order to provide adequate service for UTA students, a relatively easy fix to a current student concern

Be It Further Resolved That:

This change would aid in preventing the spread of illness to students on campus.