CITY OF FRESNO
Office of Mayor Jerry P. Dyer
_____ _________________________________ ____________________________________ LEE BR JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor ANNALISA PEREA, Council President
____ _________________________________ ____________________________________ ESMER MIKE KARBASSI, Council Vice President MIGUEL ARIAS, Councilmember District 3
_____ _________________________________ ____________________________________ TYLER MAXWELL, Councilmember District 4 LUIS CHAVEZ, Councilmember District 5
_____ _________________________________ ____________________________________ GARRY GARRY BREDEFELD, Councilmember District 6 NELSON ESPARZA, Councilmember District 7
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno recognizes that the understanding, use, and application of geospatial technology is crucial to operating our infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and stimulating economic growth, thus benefitting the welfare of the general public throughout the Central Valley; and
WHEREAS, geographic information systems, known in short as GIS, is a computer-based tool that stores, analyzes, and displays geographic data. GIS uses data that is attached to a unique location, which helps users understand patterns and relationships in the world around them. GIS is represented by placing data on a map for visual presentation and ease of reporting and understanding; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to promote GIS awareness, education and technical training to use this rapidly developing technology to its full potential; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno recognizes the value of those who have chosen GIS as their profession or as part of their discipline to improve the lives of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, having a day of GIS activities open to students, citizens, and government leaders will help promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – popularly known as “STEM” – education and inspire others to a higher calling to use technology for good; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno is committed to utilizing GIS to inform decision making and better serve its residents and make useful geographic information open and easily available to the public as a platform for innovation.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, Mayor Jerry Dyer and Members of the Fresno City Council, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 21, 2024 to be:
“Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day”
In the City of Fresno.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and
affixed the seal of the City of Fresno, California, this 21st day of November 2024.
Celebrating Geographic Information Systems Day