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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 directly and indirectly provides more than 826,000
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 private-
sector businesses in Minnesota, providing $18.3 billion in wages; and
WHEREAS,manufacturing produces $43.7 billion in state economic impact or
16 percent of our gross domestic product; and
WHEREAS, manufactured exports bring nearly $20 billion into Minnesota's
economy.
NOW THEREFORE, I Joe Flaherty, Mayor of Mounds View, do hereby
proclaim that,the week of October 19 to October 25, 2014 shall be observed as:
"MINNESOTA MANUFACTURERS WEEK"
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Mounds View,this 13th day of October,
2014.
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