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Proclamation <br /> MN Manufacturer's Week <br /> October 20-25, 2014 <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 integral part of <br /> 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$16.4 billion in wages; and <br /> WHEREAS,manufacturing produces $40 billion for the state economy and is the largest <br /> share, 15 percent of our gross domestic product; and <br /> WHEREAS,manufactured exports brought over $18.7 billion into the Minnesota <br /> economy in 2013. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE,I,John J. Dietz,Mayor of the City of Elk River, do hereby <br /> proclaim that,the week of October 20—October 25, 2014 shall be observed as: <br /> Minnesota Manufacturer's Week <br /> in the City of Elk River on this 6 h day of October, 2014. <br /> John Dietz,Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Tina Allard, City Clerk <br />