Fiscal Note
No appropriation required.
Title
Declaring the week of March 22-28, 2009 as "Tap Project Week for UNICEF".
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WHEREAS, the United Nations General Assembly designated March 22nd of each year as the international observance of World Water Day; and,
WHEREAS, nearly 990 million people do not have access to clean water, and the effects on children are devastating with 1.5 million children dying yearly and 4,200 children dying daily as a result of water-related causes; and,
WHEREAS, designating the week of March 22-28, 2009 is one way to raise awareness of this crucial issue and to show Madison's support for the U. S. Fund for UNICEF Tap Project, a campaign that celebrates the clean and accessible drinking water available in the United Sates while helping UNICEF provide safe water for children around the world; and,
WHEREAS, access to safe water is essential to sustain human life and is considered a basic human right.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Common Council do hereby endorse the U.S. Fund for UNICEF's Tap Project and support the proclamation of March 22-28, 2009 as Tap Project Week for UNICEF throughout Madison, Wisconsin and encourage all residents to use only as much water as they need and to work together to help ensure that all individuals have equitable and affordable access to this limited and valuable resource.