Earth Science Week

WHEREAS, geology and the other earth sciences are fundamental to the safety, health and welfare of Alabamians and to the economy of Alabama; and

WHEREAS, the earth sciences are integral to finding, developing and conserving energy, mineral, biologic and water resources needed for Alabama’s continuing prosperity; and

WHEREAS, the earth sciences provide the fundamental basis of understanding the earth system as the foundation of ecosystem management principles; and

WHEREAS, geological factors of resources, hazards and environment are vital to land-management and land-use decisions made in Alabama; and

WHEREAS, the earth sciences contribute vitally to our understanding and appreciation of and our respect for nature:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the week of October 13 through October 19, 2013, as

Earth Science Week

in the state of Alabama.