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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day
WHEREAS, Employees of the City of Milton, Georgia, recognize that an understanding
of geospatial concepts is crucial to the wise use of natural resources,
continued economic prosperity, and general health of the citizens of Milton;
and WHEREAS, Related technologies have an important role in the future growth and
security of the city, including the use, management, and exchange of data
from Geographic Information Systems (GIS); and
WHEREAS, Computerized geographic information systems technology provides an
efficient and effective means for managing geographic information; and
WHEREAS, There is a need to promote GIS awareness, education, and technical training
among various groups to most appropriately and wisely use this rapidly emerging technology; and
WHEREAS, There is a need to coordinate these efforts to eliminate duplication, reduce
costs, develop standards, and to facilitate the sharing and interchange of
GIS data, methods, and knowledge; and
WHEREAS, In recognizing the importance of geography awareness to the community, the
City of Milton, Georgia, is committed to expanding geographic information
systems to the general public in order to implement practical, real-world
applications with GIS, Now, therefore, I, Joe Lockwood as Mayor of the City of Milton, proclaim November 17,
2010 as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day in the City of Milton.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 15th day of November, 2010.
(Seal) _________________________________ Joe Lockwood, Mayor