Manufacturing Day
WHEREAS, recognizing October 3, 2014, as Manufacturing Day in Alabama is an effective way to highlight the importance of the manufacturing to our nation’s economy and to draw attention to the many rewarding, high-skilled manufacturing jobs. It is also an opportunity to support and celebrate Alabama’s manufacturers and school programs that prepare our future workforce; and
WHEREAS, manufacturers in Alabama account for 16.3 percent of the total output in the state, employing more than 13 percent of the workplace; and
WHEREAS, innovation drives productivity and economic growth, giving American workers the tools to remain the most productive in the world and creating products, processes and even new industries, which expand employment and boost standards of living; and
WHEREAS, manufacturers help to drive Alabama’s economy, with $17.4 billion in manufactured goods exports in 2013; and
WHEREAS, since 2009, Alabama’s manufactured goods exports grew 62.8 percent, while the national average increased 50.4 percent; and
WHEREAS, the United States has remained the world’s innovation leader through its commitment to basic research, a world-class workforce and a climate that rewards originality; and
WHEREAS, the manufacturing industry is a dynamic part of Alabama’s economy, and manufacturing jobs significantly contribute to our standard of living and economic vitality; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing Day is an opportunity to showcase manufacturing’s technology-driven, innovative environment in order to attract skilled workers and excite young people about pursuing a career in manufacturing:
NOW, THEREFORE, I,Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim October 3, 2014, as
Manufacturing Day
in the state of Alabama.
Provided by the Office of the Governor of Alabama | governor.alabama.gov