2005 Assembly Joint Resolution 99
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: declaring May as Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin.
Whereas, manufacturing and related industries comprise almost one-half of Wisconsin's economy; and
Whereas, Wisconsin has the 2nd most manufacturing-intensive economy in the United States; and
Whereas, nearly one in 5 workers in Wisconsin are directly employed in manufacturing; and
Whereas, manufacturing wages in Wisconsin are above the national average for manufacturing wages; and
Whereas, Wisconsin leads the nation in the manufacture of such diverse products as cheese, small engines, surface mining equipment, fire trucks, medical imaging equipment, and paper; and
Whereas, manufacturing represents a significant portion of the local economy in virtually every county in Wisconsin; and
Whereas, $14 billion worth of Wisconsin-manufactured products are exported to countries around the world; and
Whereas, Wisconsin manufacturers are meeting the challenge of global competition through innovation and productivity gains; and
Whereas, manufacturing provides exciting, high-tech career opportunities with excellent pay and benefits; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature salute Wisconsin's manufacturers and their employees for helping build a stronger economy for our families, our communities, and Wisconsin's future, and proclaim May 2006 as Manufacturing Month in the state of Wisconsin.
