HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 21-16 - 09/20/2021 - National Manufacturing DayA RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 1, 2021 AS
NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY
WHEREAS, National Manufacturing Day is an annual event which highlights the importance of
manufacturing to our national economy, providing an opportunity for manufacturers throughout North
America to open their doors to showcase the 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, 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 which employ a large percentage of our workforce; 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, 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, relocate, and
also remain within the City of McHenry; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the McHenry High School Upper
Campus Center For Science, Technology, and Industry, 4724 W. Crystal Lake Rd., a Manufacturing, Trades
and Industry (MTI) Career Expo will be held featuring many 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
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF MCHENRY
RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF MANUFACTURING AND DESIGNATES OCTOBER 1,
2021 AS NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY.
Passed and approved this 20th day of September, 2021.
Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
Alderman Devine _____ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Glab _____ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Harding _____ _____ _____ _____
Alderman McClatchey _____ _____ _____ _____
Alderwoman Miller _____ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Santi _____ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Strach _____ _____ _____ _____
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Wayne Jett, Mayor Monte Johnson, Deputy City Clerk
Resolution 21-16
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