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<title>Expressing support for the designation of November 18, 2020, as "National GIS Day".</title>
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<action-date>2020-11-19</action-date>
<action-desc>Introduced in House</action-desc>
<summary-text><![CDATA[<p>This resolution supports the designation of National GIS Day. </p> <p>The resolution encourages users of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, educators, students, and innovators to continue to employ GIS to learn and explore; analyze and address societal, environmental, and other challenges; and drive economic growth for the betterment of the people of the United States and individuals around the world.</p>]]></summary-text>
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