AJR81,,112023 ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION 81 October 11, 2023 - Introduced by Representatives Petryk, Armstrong, Behnke, Binsfeld, Conley, Dittrich, Drake, Duchow, Edming, Gundrum, S. Johnson, Kitchens, Melotik, Michalski, Murphy, Mursau, Nedweski, Novak, O’Connor, Penterman, Pronschinske, Rettinger, Rozar, Schutt, Snyder, Spiros, Steffen, Tranel, Wittke, Shankland and Ohnstad, cosponsored by Senators Feyen, Cabral-Guevara, Cowles, Felzkowski, Knodl, Marklein and L. Johnson. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR81,,22Relating to: proclaiming October 2023 as Manufacturing Month. AJR81,,33Whereas, the manufacturing sector in Wisconsin is a major contributor to the economic engine of the state, providing over $68 billion per year in economic output, or 20 percent of the state’s total gross domestic product; and AJR81,,44Whereas, the manufacturing sector in Wisconsin employs nearly one in six workers in the state through roughly 92,000 companies; and AJR81,,55Whereas, Wisconsin proudly leads the nation as a top state in manufacturing jobs per capita, according to the most recent U.S. Census data; and AJR81,,66Whereas, Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector has remained robust and resilient, creating a total of 9,300 new manufacturing jobs in the past year alone; and AJR81,,77Whereas, Wisconsin continues to support its manufacturing sectors by investing in programs to help the manufacturing sector succeed and expand the talent pipeline, including supporting programs like registered and youth apprenticeships, which provide on-the-job training, as well supporting programs to encourage more youth to consider a career in manufacturing; and AJR81,,88Whereas, October provides an opportunity for the state to celebrate the success of our state’s manufacturing industry while also promoting and showcasing the rewarding jobs in Wisconsin; now, therefore, be it AJR81,,99Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin Legislature hereby recognizes October 2023 as Manufacturing Month.
