HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-16-019 - 09/19/2016 - NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAYR-16-019
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF MANUFACTURING AND
DESIGNATING OCTOBER 7, 2016 AS
NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY
WHEREAS, National Manufacturing Day is an annual event, held on the first Friday in
October and highlights the importance of manufacturing to our national economy, providing an
opportunity for manufacturers throughout North America to open their doors to highlight the
many rewarding high -skill jobs available in manufacturing -related industries; and
WHEREAS, the National Manufacturing Day Mission Statement is: "To empower
manufacturers to improve the public perception of manufacturing careers and the sector's value
to the economic health of the U.S. by connecting them to business improvement, community
resources, and next -generation workers; " and
WHEREAS, the manufacturing sector in McHenry County employs a large percentage
of our workforce and a very important economic sector throughout McHenry County; and
WHEREAS, for generations, manufacturing has played a critical role in the United
States, State of Illinois, McHenry County and the City of McHenry's diverse economy; and
WHEREAS, City of McHenry is home to numerous national and international
manufacturers within many different economic sectors including metalworking machinery
manufacturing; medical equipment and supplies manufacturing; plastic resin and synthetic fiber
manufacturing; plastics and rubber and electronics manufacturing; and
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry is fortunate to have numerous business and industrial
parks located throughout the city including McHenry Corporate Center, Sherman Hill Industrial
Park, North Gate West, Prairie Pointe Business Park, Tonyan Industrial Park, Inland Business
Park, Adams Commercial Center, Professional Plaza, and City Centre Business Park; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing companies in the City of McHenry range in size from less
than ten employees to more than 400 employees occupying buildings from a 2,000 thousand
square feet to more than 650,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, manufacturing jobs enable City of McHenry families to realize the dreams
of owning a home, sending a child to college and enjoying a secure retirement and,
manufacturers pay millions of dollars annually supporting schools, law enforcement, emergency
preparedness, public works and other essential services; and
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry advocates, supports and promotes the growth of
manufacturing and related industries through numerous plans and programs to enable companies
to expand or relocate to the City of McHenry but also to remain within the City of McHenry; and
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WHEREAS, on September 22, 2016, from 6000 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the McHenry High
School East Campus Gymnasium, 1012 N Green Street, a Manufacturing, Trades and Industry
(MTI) Career Expo will be held featuring more than 40 industrial/manufacturing companies, as
well as trade organizations throughout McHenry County and programs offered at McHenry
Community High School District 156 and McHenry County College; and
WHEREAS, the Manufacturing, Trades and Industry Expo is a collaborative effort
sponsored by McHenry Community High School District 156 in partnership with the City of
McHenry, McHenry County Economic Development Corporation, McHenry County Workforce
Network, McHenry County College, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of
McHenry Sunrise, and Jett's Heating and Air, Inc; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Manufacturing, Trades and Industry Expo is to feature
numerous opportunities local companies offer and to inform parents and students about the
educational pathways that could benefit students as they decide on future careers and to find and
sustain enough skilled people to fill positions throughout McHenry County; and
WHEREAS, on October 4 and October 5, 2016 the McHenry Area Chamber of
Commerce in partnership with McHenry Community High School District 156, Crystal Lake
Community High School District 155 and companies throughout McHenry County will provide
students with an opportunity to tour area manufacturers and learn what the companies do.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF MCHENRY
RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF MANUFACTURING AND DESIGNATES
OCTOBER 7, 2016 AS MANUFACTURING DAY IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY.
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of September 2016.
Voting Aye: CONDON, PETERSON, WIMMER, CURRY, SCHAEFER, GLAB, SANTI
Voting Nay: NONE
Abstained: NONE
Not Voting. NONE
Absent: NONE
ATTEST:
Mayor
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