Washington Governor Bob Ferguson proclaims March 16-22 as “Surveyors Week”
Gov. Ferguson is recognizing the important work of surveyors in our state, both historically and in the future.
“Wheras, today surveying continues to maintain an orderly system to our state and nation’s land and it’s residents’ individual property, has expanded to include hyrographic surveys, engineering surveys, engineering construction, building and highway infrastructure and cartographic surveys used for mapping and charting, global positioning for activities such as aircraft navigation, shipping and related commerce …”
“The role of the surveyor has been, and continues to be, significant in the development and advancement of our state and nation … “
“Washingtonians are encouraged to recognize professional surveyors and the important work they do for communities across the state and to reflect on the historical contributions of surveying and the new technologies that are constantly modernizing this honored profession …”
