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Resolution 23-11
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 6, 2023 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, 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 4, 2023 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 6, 2023 AS NATIONAL
MANUFACTURING DAY IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY.
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PASSED and APPROVED this 18 day of September 2023.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, McClatchey, Bassi, Strach, Koch
Voting Nay:
Abstained:
Absent: Miller
ATTEST:
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Deputy City Clerk Mayor