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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
PROCLAMATION
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 largest total payroll of any business
sector in Minnesota, providing 17.8 billion in 2008 wages; and
• WHEREAS, manufacturing produces $33.6 billion for the state economy
and is the largest share, 17 percent of our gross domestic product; and
WHEREAS, manufactured exports brought over $17.3 billion into the
Minnesota economy in 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joe Flaherty, Mayor of Mounds View, do hereby
proclaim that, the week of October 26 -October 30, 2009 shall be observed as:
"MINNESOTA MANUFACTURERS WEEK"
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Mounds View, this 12th day of
October, 2009.
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