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PROCLAMATION OF THE HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL
RECOGNIZING THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND DECLARING
THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 22,2007
AS "MINNESOTA MANUFACTURER'S WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS
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 $17.4 billion in 2006 wages; and
Whereas, manufacturing produces $34.1 billion for the state economy and is the
largest share, 16.0 percent of our gross state product; and
Whereas, manufactured exports brought over $15.2 billion into the Minnesota
economy in 2006.
Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Hastings that the week of
October 22 - October 26, 2007 is hereby declared as:
MINNESOTA MANUFACTURERW WEEK
in the City of Hastings
Adopted by the Hastings City Council this 15th day of October, 2007.
Paul J. Hicks
Mayor
Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk