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City <br /> Elkia==_:� <br /> River Proclamation <br /> Designating October I to October 7, 2019 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, Manufacturing added $52.7 billion to Minnesota's economy in 2018,representing the <br /> second largest contribution (14 percent) to the state's gross domestic product by any industry; and <br /> WHEREAS, Workers took home $21.6 billion in wages from Minnesota manufacturing jobs in <br /> 2018, the second-largest total payroll among private sector industries; and <br /> WHEREAS, Manufacturing exports brought$21 billion into the Minnesota economy in 2018; and <br /> WHEREAS, Manufacturing in Minnesota pays an average annual wage of$67,098,which is 15 <br /> percent higher than the state's overall average wage; and <br /> WHEREAS, Manufacturing provides 322,000 skilled,well-paying jobs,which significantly <br /> contribute to Minnesota's high standard of living and economic vitality. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I,John J. Dietz,Mayor of Elk River, do <br /> hereby proclaim October 1 —7, 2019 as Minnesota Manufacturing Week in the City of Elk River. <br /> John J. Dietz,Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Tina Allard, City Clerk <br />