BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
GEOGRAPHY INFORMATION SYSTEM DAY
2009
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, geography has played a defining role in the settlement, history, and cultural heritage
of the State of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, an understanding of geographical concepts is crucial to maintaining a balance
between the wise use of the State's natural resources, continued economic prosperity, and the general
well-being of the state ' s citizens; and
WHEREAS, computerized Geographic Information System (GIS) technology provides a more
efficient and effective means for managing geographic information as compared with traditional
cartographic methods; and
WHEREAS, extensive efforts are underway in various public agencies and private organizations
throughout the United States and the world to develop, incorporate and utilize GIS technology; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina is a national leader because ofNC OneMap, a statewide initiative that
promotes free access to state and local government geographic information through Internet map viewers,
facilitates data documentation, and encourages archival of digital geographic data for future generations;
and
WHEREAS, there is a need to promote GIS awareness to primary and secondary schools and
encourage use of this technology for problem-solving throughout the curriculum, including the use ofNC
OneMap; and
WHEREAS, the global GIS community has joined to declare November 18, 2009 as International
GIS Day and North Carolina governments will offer numerous displays and activities throughout the
state;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BEVERLY EA YES PERDUE, Governor of the State of North Carolina,
do hereby proclaim November 18, 2009 as North Carolina GIS Day, and urge our citizens to commend
this observance.
BEVERLYEAVESPERDUE
have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North
thirtieth day of October in the year of our Lord two thousand and nine, and of
of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.