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Pro clamation <br />DESIGNATING OCTOBER, 2023, AS <br />MANUFACTURING MONTH IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Whereas, the Manufacturing Institute has designated October 6, 2023 as National Manufacturing Day, a <br />kick-off to Manufacturing Month, recognizing the manufacturing industry as vital to the economic health of our <br />County, the State of Florida, and our entire country; and <br />Whereas, manufacturing is one of the cornerstones of our local economy, helping to sustain our quality <br />of life while fostering a solid and diversified tax base in Indian River County; and <br />Whereas, Manufacturing Month is an excellent opportunity to shift perceptions in a positive direction <br />regarding this industry, while building a foundation for a future manufacturing workforce; and <br />-Whereas, manufacturing provides 2,383 high -wage and high -skill jobs in Indian River County, with 146 <br />manufacturing firms paying an average annual wage of $60,061, higher than our current average wage of <br />$54,314; this equates to over $143 -million in paychecks circulating throughout our local economy each year; and <br />Whereas, we join the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, the Treasure Coast Manufacturers <br />Association, local educators, businesses and many volunteers in supporting our Manufacturing Bootcamp <br />program, which introduces high school students and young adults to potential careers in manufacturing thus <br />strengthening our workforce pipeline; and <br />Whereas, all residents are encouraged to take time to acknowledge Indian River County manufacturers, <br />and their employees, for the positive economic impact they have in our county, the State of Florida, and our <br />nation. <br />-VOW, 'PHEREFORE, BE IT PPOCrAIMED BY �rHE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONEP6, INDI-AX PJVER COUNTY, FLORID -A that the month of October, 2023, be <br />designated as MANUFACTURING MONTH IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. <br />Adopted this 17th day of October, 2023. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph H. Earman, Chairman <br />Susan Adams, Vice -Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Deryl Loar <br />Laura Moss <br />