Resolution 16-16: TURKEY DAY
| Number | 16-16 |
| Description | Day before thanksgiving should be off |
| Authored by |
Dakota Loupe |
| Sponsored by |
Samantha Sorensen |
| Date Submitted | Friday, April 1, 2016 |
| Committee | Academic Affairs |
| Result | n/a |
| Remarks | Amended on 10/04/2016 in committee. IMPLEMENTED - UTA students should be getting the Wednesday off before Thanksgiving for Fall 2019. |
| Whereas | The University of Texas at Arlington attracts students from not only around the nation, but also from around the world; and |
| Whereas | Many students have to travel great distances to see their family; and |
| Whereas | The University of Texas at Arlington currently holds classes the day before Thanksgiving, prohibiting students from using that day to travel without penalty. |
| Be It Further Resolved That | The University of Texas at Arlington begin classes on the Wednesday of the first week of school and not hold classes the day before Thanksgiving. |