Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Lawrence, Kansas

WHEREAS:  Geography has played a defining role in the settlement, history and cultural heritage of the state of Kansas; and

WHEREAS:  The management, use and exchange of geographic information are essential for effective decision making by local, state and federal governments; and

WHEREAS:  All levels of Kansas government are constantly striving to perform more efficiently with fewer resources; and

WHEREAS:  Accurate mapping and timely sharing of information greatly enhance government’s ability to provide services to citizens; and

WHEREAS:  Geographic Information Systems have the potential to eliminate redundant collection and analysis of data, thereby saving tax dollars; and

WHEREAS:  Significant progress has been made by the City of Lawrence GIS staff toward coordinating and improving the use of GIS in Lawrence; and

WHEREAS:  Continued coordination and improvement in the use of Geographic Information Systems by departments within the City of Lawrence, Kansas is necessary:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert J. Schumm, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, November 14^th, 2012 as

“GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AWARENESS DAY”

in the City of Lawrence, Kansas.

                                                Bob Schumm, Mayor

November 13, 2012