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Proclamation <br /> Designating October I to October 7, 2018 as <br /> Minnesota Manufacturing Week <br /> WHEREAS, Manufacturing is a dynamic and robust industry, crucial to the health and strength of <br /> Minnesota's diverse economy; and <br /> WHEREAS, The manufacturing industry contributed $49.2 billion to Minnesota's economy in <br /> 2017; and <br /> WHEREAS, In 2017,workers took home $20.9 billion in wages from Minnesota manufacturing <br /> jobs, the second-highest amount among the state's business sectors; and <br /> WHEREAS, Manufactured exports grew 7% to $19 billion in 2017, compared to the national <br /> export growth of 5%; and <br /> WHEREAS, Manufacturing provides 319,000 highly skilled,well-paying jobs,which significantly <br /> contribute to Minnesota's high standard of living and economic vitality; and <br /> WHEREAS, Manufacturing in Minnesota pays an average annual wage of$65,728,which is 17% <br /> higher than the state's overall average wage. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I,John J. Dietz,Mayor of Elk River, do <br /> hereby proclaim October 1 —7, 2018 as Minnesota Manufacturing Week in Elk River. <br /> John J. Dietz,Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Tina Allard, City Clerk <br />