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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
PROCLAMATION
Multi -Tech Day — August 12, 2020
Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation 1970-2020
WHEREAS, in 1970 Dr. Raghu Sharma, an immigrant of India and a graduate of the University
of Minnesota, founded and incorporated Multi -Tech Systems in the basement of the Schneider's Drug
Building in Minneapolis; and
WHEREAS, in 1978 Multi -Tech Systems outgrew their Minneapolis facility and moved to New
Brighton, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, in 1980 Multi -Tech outgrew their New Brighton facility and moved to the City of
Mounds View where their world headquarters is still located today with offices expanding to several other
locations around the world; and
WHEREAS, from Multi-Tech's earliest analog systems, to the cellular heart of today's
Internet of Things, to the latest low-power wireless technology and beyond, Multi -Tech has
consistently connected businesses in ways previously unimaginable — and has been doing so for
50 years; and
WHEREAS, the Internet of Things is creating new customer experiences and unparalleled
economic value, while improving quality of life for countless people around the globe; and
WHEREAS, by providing products and services to connect "things" to the Internet, Multi -Tech
delivers deeper understanding to businesses, governments, organizations and individuals, which in turn
transforms the way we live and work; and
WHEREAS, Multi-Tech's commitment to quality and service excellence is irrefutable while their
history of innovation ensures the latest technology to be obtainable; and
WHEREAS, over the years, Multi -Tech has been a huge supporter of the community by
sponsoring local events, providing significant job opportunities, and donating time and technology where
needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CAROL A. MUELLER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MOUNDS
VIEW, do hereby proclaim August 12, 2020 as "Multi -Tech Day" in the City of Mounds View.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the community joins me in acknowledging and
congratulating Multi -Tech on their 50 years of innovation and community contributions.
Given under my band and seal of the City of Mounds View this 10"' day of August, 2020.
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor