SJR45: Joint Resolution Text

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2007 - 2008 LEGISLATURE

2007 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 45

April 25, 2007 - Introduced by Senator Plale, cosponsored by Representative Honadel. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR45,1,1 Relating to: declaring May as Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin.

SJR45,1,3 Whereas, manufacturing contributes $44.6 billion to Wisconsin's gross state product; and

SJR45,1,5 Whereas, Wisconsin has the second most manufacturing intensive economy in the United States; and

SJR45,1,7 Whereas, one in five workers in Wisconsin are directly employed in manufacturing; and

SJR45,1,9 Whereas, Wisconsin manufacturers pay among the highest wages and offer good benefits; and

SJR45,1,12 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

SJR45,1,14 Whereas, manufacturing creates economic growth that ripples through our economy, fostering job growth in other sectors of our state's economy; and

SJR45,2,2 Whereas, manufacturing represents a significant portion of the local economy in virtually every county in Wisconsin; and

SJR45,2,4 Whereas, $17.2 billion worth of Wisconsin manufactured products are exported to countries around the world; and

SJR45,2,6 Whereas, Wisconsin manufacturers are meeting the challenges of global competition through innovation and productivity gains; and

SJR45,2,8 Whereas, manufacturing provides exciting, high-tech career opportunities with excellent pay benefits; now, therefore, be it

SJR45,2,12 Resolved by the senate, the assembly 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 2007 as Manufacturing Month in the state of Wisconsin.

SJR45,2,13 (End)