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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

CELEBRATING APRIL 11-18, 2022, AS "MANUFACTURING WEEK" IN THE STATE OF

RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Representatives P Morgan, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Filippi, Hull, J
Lombardi, Handy, Abney, Ajello, and Cortvriend

     Date Introduced: April 12, 2022

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, In 1793, Samuel Slater started the country's first water-powered cotton-

spinning mill along the Blackstone River, firmly establishing Rhode Island as a national leader in

manufacturing; and

     WHEREAS, Today, Rhode Island still remains a manufacturing powerhouse, with 1,758

industrial companies employing 65,570 workers, and generating a diverse panoply of products

including auto parts, jewelry, food and beverage ingredients, and pharmaceuticals; and

     WHEREAS, In addition, Rhode Island's manufacturing, while historically textile based,

now includes major defense contractors such as Raytheon and Electric Boat, the toy and game

producer, Hasbro, to numerous biotech companies; and

     WHEREAS, Rhode Island's manufacturing industry is a mix of both large and small

companies that produce jewelry which is particularly significant, as well as silverware, electrical

equipment, textiles, transportation equipment, and fabricated materials; and

     WHEREAS, Over 70 percent of Rhode Island's exports are manufactured products; and

     WHEREAS, Providence is Rhode Island’s largest city based on number of industrial

jobs, followed closely by North Kingstown, Pawtucket, Cranston, and Warwick; and

     WHEREAS, In support of this vital economic sector, Rhode Island has initiated programs

to prepare students and build a pipeline of skilled workers ready to join the workforce through

Career & Technical Education programs, which operate at more than 50 high schools, charter

schools, postsecondary institutions and adult skills training facilities; and

     WHEREAS, The manufacturing industry is a vital component in the economic health of

Rhode Island and in creating and supporting well-paying, family-sustaining jobs for its citizens;

now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

celebrates April 11-18, 2022, as "Manufacturing Week" in the State; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Dave Chenevert, Executive Director of Rhode

Island Manufacturers Association.

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