RES 12-53 RESOLUTION 12- 53
4111 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 22 — OCTOBER 28, 2012, AS
MANUFACTURERS WEEK IN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
WHEREAS, The manufacturing industry is a dynamic part of Minnesota's economy, and
promotion of this sector's strength, success, and high quality of life is an
integral part of Minnesota's economic development strategy; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing provides high-skill, high-wage jobs which significantly
contribute to Minnesota's high standard of living and economic vitality; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing has the second largest total payroll among business sectors in
Minnesota,providing$16.4 billion in wages; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing produces $37 billion for the state economy and accounts for
the single most largest share of our gross domestic product at 15%;and
WHEREAS, Manufactured exports brought over$18.4 billion into the Minnesota
economy in 2011.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Mayor and City Council of the City of
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Elk River, does hereby proclaim the week of October 22-28,2012, as Manufacturers Week
in the City of Elk River.
Passed and adopted this 1St day of October 2012.
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Jo) J. Di tz,Mayor
A rl'EST:
Tina Allard, City -r
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