Kansas is proclaiming Tuesday, February 19 as Polar Education and Research Day. The governor of Kansas will sign a proclamation recognizing the importance of Polar Education and Research. The text is below.

TO THE PEOPLE OF KANSAS, GREETINGS:

WHEREAS, The world has banded together for the fourth time in history to jointly pursue science at the Earth's extreme latitudes as part of the International Polar Year; and

WHEREAS, Kansans, since Lewis Lindsey Dyche in the late 1800s have participated in that scientific exploration, a rich tradition that extends to today's Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets, headquartered at the University of Kansas; and

WHEREAS, These engineering and scientific efforts can serve to excite young Kansans to future careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics that may ultimately strengthen America's competitiveness in the World marketplace; and

WHEREAS, As part of the planet's responsible citizenry, Kansans seek to understand the issues related to climate change and ways they can substantively contribute to a healthier environment;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF KANSAS, do hereby proclaim February 19, 2008, as

Polar Education/Research Day

in Kansas and encourage citizens of all ages, businesses and government leaders to learn more about the polar regions and scientific efforts there to contribute in a meaningful way to our understanding of the Earth's climate.

Done: At the Capitol in Topeka
under the Great Seal of the
State this 19 day of February, A.D. 2008