Whereas, More than 720,000 of Michigan’s workers are directly employed in manufacturing activities; and,

Whereas, Manufacturing accounts for more that $74 billion of Michigan’s gross state product; and,

Whereas, Michigan manufacturing enterprises are diverse – entailing 229 different classifications according to the North American Industrial Classification System; and,

Whereas, Michigan is the nation’s top producer of autos and tricks, with a manufacturing base that includes half of the top 150 parts suppliers to the United States; and,

Whereas, Michigan continues to be among the top states for new plant development and expansion of new facilities; and,

Whereas, The state has one of the world’s greatest concentrations of research and intellectual talent, 500 R & D facilities; and,

Whereas, The average weekly income for all manufacturing employees in Michigan is $871, which is 17 percent more than the state average wage; and,

Whereas, Manufacturing creates state wealth by adding value to raw materials through the application of people skills and investment in tools, energy and technology; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of May 9, 2004, as Michigan Manufacturing Week in Michigan.