HR 325 — A Resolution designating October 3, 2025, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   2339

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 325
                                               Session of
                                                 2025

     INTRODUCED BY ROWE, WENTLING, HARKINS, ROSSI, FREEMAN, RAPP,
        HAMM, MERSKI, SCHLEGEL, MARCELL, REICHARD, M. MACKENZIE,
        VENKAT, WATRO, STAATS AND PUGH, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND INDUSTRY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025


                                A RESOLUTION
 1   Designating October 3, 2025, as "Manufacturing Day" in
 2      Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, Manufacturing is a cornerstone of this
 4   Commonwealth's economy, generating more than $112 billion each
 5   year; and
 6      WHEREAS, Manufacturing is a major driver of this
 7   Commonwealth's economy, accounting for approximately 13% of
 8   gross State product; and
 9      WHEREAS, Manufacturers employ more than 562,000 hardworking
10   Pennsylvanians in facilities across this Commonwealth; and
11      WHEREAS, Additional Pennsylvania jobs are directly sustained
12   through supply chains, distribution networks, warehousing and
13   logistics tied to manufacturing; and
14      WHEREAS, Manufacturing careers provide above-average wages
15   and benefits; and
16      WHEREAS, Manufacturing is more than making products and plays
17   a vital role in shaping the future by relying on creators and
 1   innovators to drive progress and competitiveness; and
 2         WHEREAS, Modern manufacturing relies heavily on advanced
 3   technology, including robotics and additive manufacturing; and
 4         WHEREAS, Many manufacturing careers are accessible through
 5   on-the-job training, apprenticeships, certificates or associate
 6   degrees, creating clear pathways for students and young adults;
 7   and
 8         WHEREAS, Greater awareness will help attract students and
 9   young adults to opportunities in manufacturing for professional
10   growth and family-sustaining work; therefore be it
11         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate October
12   3, 2025, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it
13   further
14         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives, in conjunction
15   with national and State efforts, recognize the economic
16   contributions of manufacturing in this Commonwealth and its role
17   in building the workforce of tomorrow.




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