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Proclamation <br />MN Manufacturers Week <br />October 23- October 29, 201 I <br />City of Elk River <br />Whereas The manufacturing industry is a dynamic part of Minnesota's economy, and <br />promotion of this sector's strength, success and high quality of life is an <br />integral part of Minnesota's economic development strategy; and <br />Whereas Manufacturing provides high skill, high wage jobs which significantly <br />contribute to Minnesota's high standard of living and economic vitality; and <br />Whereas Manufacturing has the second largest total payroll among business sectors in <br />Minnesota, providing 16.1 billion in wages; and <br />Whereas Manufacturing produces $33.7 billion for the state economy and is the largest <br />share, 13 percent of our gross domestic product; and <br />Whereas Manufactured exports brought over $17.2 billion into the Minnesota <br />economy in 2010. <br />Now, therefore, I, John J. Dietz, Mayor of the City of Elk River, do hereby proclaim that, <br />the week of October 23 -October 29, 2011 shall be observed as: <br />MINNESOTA MANUFACTURERS WEEK <br />Passed this 10~' day of October, 2011. <br />John J. Dietz, Mayor <br />ATTEST: <br />Tina Allard, City Clerk <br />