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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE

2005 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 99

April 19, 2006 - Introduced by Representative Honadel, cosponsored by Senator
Stepp. Referred to Committee on Rules.

1Relating to: declaring May as Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin.

2 Whereas, manufacturing and related industries comprise almost one-half of
3Wisconsin's economy; and

4 Whereas, Wisconsin has the 2nd most manufacturing-intensive economy in
5the United States; and

6 Whereas, nearly one in 5 workers in Wisconsin are directly employed in
7manufacturing; and

8 Whereas, manufacturing wages in Wisconsin are above the national average
9for manufacturing wages; and

10 Whereas, Wisconsin leads the nation in the manufacture of such diverse
11products as cheese, small engines, surface mining equipment, fire trucks, medical
12imaging equipment, and paper; and

13 Whereas, manufacturing represents a significant portion of the local economy
14in virtually every county in Wisconsin; and

1Whereas, $14 billion worth of Wisconsin-manufactured products are exported
2to countries around the world; and

3 Whereas, Wisconsin manufacturers are meeting the challenge of global
4competition through innovation and productivity gains; and

5 Whereas, manufacturing provides exciting, high-tech career opportunities
6with excellent pay and benefits; now, therefore, be it

7Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the
8Wisconsin legislature salute Wisconsin's manufacturers and their employees for
9helping build a stronger economy for our families, our communities, and Wisconsin's
10future, and proclaim May 2006 as Manufacturing Month in the state of Wisconsin.

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