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Proclamation <br />MN Manufacturer's Week <br />October 20- October 24, 2008 <br />City of Elk River <br />Whereas The manufacturing industry is a dynamic part of Minnesota's economy, <br />and promotion of this sector's strength, success and high quality of life is <br />an 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; <br />and <br />Whereas Manufacturing has the largest total payroll of any business sector in <br />Minnesota, providing 17.9 billion in 2007 wages; and <br />Whereas Manufacturing produces $33.9 billion for the state economy and is the <br />largest share, 13.3 percent of our gross domestic product; and <br />Whereas Manufactured exports brought over $ 16.2 billion into the Minnesota <br />economy in 2007. <br />Now, therefore, I, Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor of the City of Elk River do hereby proclaim <br />that, the week of October 20 -October 24, 2008 shall be observed as: <br />MINNESOTA MANUFACTURER'S WEEK <br />in the City of Elk River passed and adopted on the 6`h day of October 2008. <br />Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor <br />