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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, recognizing October 4, 2013 as Florida Manufacturing Day 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 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; and
WHEREAS, coordination for Manufacturing Day student tours is led by the Northwest Florida
Manufacturers Council to raise awareness of young adults about the high-skill, high-wage careers avail-
able in Northwest Florida in the manufacturing industry; and
WHEREAS, manufacturing is a corner stone of our economy in Florida and the United States of
America; and
WHEREAS, manufacturing is a key driver in the Northwest Florida regional economy, provid-
ing 14,518 direct jobs that generate $985 million in total earnings with an average earnings per worker of
$67,872;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Oka-
loosa County, Florida, does hereby declare the date of October 4 th, 2013 as
“FLORIDA MANUFACTURING DAY”
in Okaloosa County, Florida and urge all citizens to join in recognizing the value of our manu-
facturers and the importance they serve in our county, region, state and the nation.
DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of October, 2013.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
ATTEST: _________________________________
DON R. AMUNDS
CHAIRMAN
___________________________
DON W. HOWARD
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT