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Governor's Proclamation — 2005
TO THE PEOPLE OF KANSAS, GREETINGS: WHEREAS, the state of Kansas has begun the 21st century with far-reaching vision, recognizing the importance of science and technology to its future; and WHEREAS, in 2002 the Kansas legislature appropriated $143 million for the University Research and Development Enhancement Act; and WHEREAS, current Kansas scientists continue a legacy which includes two Nobel prizewinners and three astronauts, with cutting-edge research in areas ranging from astrophysics to information technology to bioscience to nanotechnology; and WHEREAS, advances in science and technology often result in new economic opportunities for Kansans in fields unknown to past generations; and WHEREAS, Kansas’ first satellite will be launched in 2005; and WHEREAS, in this infinite universe which inspired our state motto “Ad Astra Per Aspera” our reach for the stars is just beginning, NOW THEREFORE, I, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF KANSAS, do hereby proclaim April 30, 2005 AD ASTRA KANSAS DAY And ask all citizens to recognize and encourage scientific achievement within out state, so that Kansas may harvest the bounty of science, technology and space for the good of all humankind. |
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