[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 136 (Friday, October 4, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H6239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 REMEMBERING NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY

  (Mr. HULTGREN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the essential 
contributions manufacturers make to our country. Manufacturing accounts 
for 47 percent of national exports and 93 percent of exports from my 
home State of Illinois. In fact, on its own, American manufacturing 
would be the 10th largest economy in the world.
  There are approximately 17,000 manufacturing companies creating jobs 
in Illinois, and nearly 25,000 of their employees work in the 14th 
District. These men and women produce items we use every day, like 
plastics, furniture and food products. Other companies rely on them for 
commercial printing and creating industries vital to industry.
  Colleges in my district have recognized the promise of advanced 
manufacturing and have started programs to train the next generation.
  While our economy struggles to jump-start on this National 
Manufacturing Day, let's recommit to protect this crucial sector of our 
economy.

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