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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW <br />OFFICE OF THE MAYOR <br />PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, The manufacturing industry is a dynamic segment of <br />Minnesota's economy, an important driver of quality of life, and an integral part of <br />the state's economic development strategy; and <br />WHEREAS, Manufacturing has the second largest total payroll among <br />business sectors in Minnesota, providing $17.3 billion in wages; and <br />WHEREAS, Manufacturing contributes more than $40 billion to <br />Minnesota's economy each year, produces the largest share (13.7 percent) of <br />the state's gross domestic product; and <br />WHEREAS, Manufacturing exports brought more than $18.6 billion into <br />Minnesota's economy in 2012; and <br />WHEREAS, Manufacturing provides skilled, high -paying jobs, which <br />significantly contribute to Minnesota's high standard of living and economic <br />vitality. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joe Flaherty, Mayor of Mounds View, do hereby <br />proclaim that, the week of October 20 — October 26, 2013 shall be observed as: <br />"MINNESOTA MANUFACTURERS WEEK" <br />Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Mounds View, this 14th day of <br />October, 2013. <br />(SEAL) <br />Joe Flaherty, Mayor <br />