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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, recognizing October, 2014 as Florida Manufacturing Month is an effective way to
highlight the importance of the manufacturing in our nation's economy and to draw attention to the many
rewarding, high-skilled manufacturing jobs; as well as supporting and celebrating Florida’s manufacturers
and school programs that prepare our future workforce; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County (EDC) and the EDC’s
TeCMEN (Technology Coast Manufacturing & Engineering Network) support the growth of manufactur-
ing and manufacturing jobs throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Florida Manufacturers Council, Manufacturing Association of Flor-
ida, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence, and National Association of Manu-
facturers support manufacturing and manufacturing careers regionally, statewide and nationally; and
WHEREAS, coordination for student tours associated with Florida Manufacturing Month is
being led by the Northwest Florida Manufacturers Council to raise awareness of young adults about the
high-skill, high-wage careers available in Northwest Florida in the manufacturing industry; and
WHEREAS, manufacturing is a cornerstone of our local, state and national economies is a key
driver in the Northwest Florida regional economy, providing 14,370 direct jobs that generate $763 million
in total wages with average wages per worker of $53,111; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners commends and supports this important cause
and organizations involved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Oka-
loosa County, Florida, does hereby proclaim the month of October, 2014 as
“FLORIDA MANUFACTURING MONTH”
in Okaloosa County and urges all citizens to join in recognizing the value of our manufacturers and the
importance they serve in our county, region, state and the nation.
DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2014.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
ATTEST: _________________________________
CHARLES K. WINDES, JR.
CHAIRMAN
___________________________
DON W. HOWARD
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT