This measure would urge all citizens to congratulate the California Manufacturers & Technology Association on 100 years of exemplary representation of manufacturing and technology companies throughout the state and to embrace Californias rich manufacturing history and future excellence.

This measure would urge all citizens to congratulate the California Manufacturers & Technology Association on 100 years of exemplary representation of manufacturing and technology companies throughout the state and to embrace Californias rich manufacturing history and future excellence.

WHEREAS, California Cotton Mills Company, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, and Del Monte Corporation were among the founding companies that incorporated the California Manufacturers Association and, following a little meeting at the Hotel Oakland in 1918, opened the associations doors in the County of Alameda in the same year; and

WHEREAS, The fundamental premise in the associations preamble remains the same today as it was at its founding: It is the duty of every person engaged in the manufacturing industry to encourage his trade and protect it; and ... that the interests of every branch of business may be best promoted by a united effort on the part of those engaged in it ...; and

WHEREAS, A Journal of Electricity and Western Industry article stated in 1921, The organization stands for all that is best in cooperative effort and comprising, as it does, the major industrial plants of the state, is a powerful factor in furthering western development.; and

WHEREAS, In 1940, the association moved from Oakland to Sacramento, Californias capital, to further the goal of the association that has remained the same for 100 years years, which is to help manufacturing thrive in California; and

WHEREAS, Recognizing that California manufacturers employ cutting-edge technologies that make them the most innovative, efficient, and technologically skilled companies in the country, the association added Technology to its name in 2000, becoming known as the California Manufacturers & Technology Association; and

WHEREAS, The importance of Californias manufacturing and technology sectors are evidenced by the employment of more than 1.3 million workers in high-wage, middle-class jobs that pay an average of $87,000 per year and annually generate more than $288 billion in direct economic activity with multiplier benefits in other sectors of the economy; and

WHEREAS, The California Manufacturers & Technology Association remains committed to attracting new manufacturing investments to maintain existing and support new job creation that is vital for the long-term health of Californias economy; and

WHEREAS, The California Manufacturers & Technology Association proudly looks back on its 100 year-long history that includes a broad spectrum of the nations top manufacturers; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby urges all citizens to congratulate the California Manufacturers & Technology Association on 100 years of exemplary representation of manufacturing and technology companies throughout the state and to embrace Californias rich manufacturing history and future excellence; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, California Cotton Mills Company, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, and Del Monte Corporation were among the founding companies that incorporated the California Manufacturers Association and, following a little meeting at the Hotel Oakland in 1918, opened the associations doors in the County of Alameda in the same year; and

WHEREAS, The fundamental premise in the associations preamble remains the same today as it was at its founding: It is the duty of every person engaged in the manufacturing industry to encourage his trade and protect it; and ... that the interests of every branch of business may be best promoted by a united effort on the part of those engaged in it ...; and

WHEREAS, A Journal of Electricity and Western Industry article stated in 1921, The organization stands for all that is best in cooperative effort and comprising, as it does, the major industrial plants of the state, is a powerful factor in furthering western development.; and

WHEREAS, In 1940, the association moved from Oakland to Sacramento, Californias capital, to further the goal of the association that has remained the same for 100 years to help manufacturing thrive in California; and

WHEREAS, Recognizing that California manufacturers employ cutting-edge technologies that make them the most innovative, efficient, and technologically skilled companies in the country, the association added Technology to its name in 2000, becoming known as the California Manufacturers & Technology Association; and

WHEREAS, The importance of Californias manufacturing and technology sectors are evidenced by the employment of more than 1.3 million workers in high-wage, middle-class jobs that pay an average of $87,000 per year and annually generate more than $288 billion in direct economic activity with multiplier benefits in other sectors of the economy; and

WHEREAS, The California Manufacturers & Technology Association remains committed to attracting new manufacturing investments to maintain existing and support new job creation that is vital for the long-term health of Californias economy; and

WHEREAS, The California Manufacturers & Technology Association proudly looks back on its 100 year-long history that includes a broad spectrum of the nations top manufacturers now; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby urges all citizens to congratulate the California Manufacturers & Technology Association on 100 years of exemplary representation of manufacturing and technology companies throughout the state and to embrace Californias rich manufacturing history and future excellence; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SCR 147

Author: McGuire (D) and Vidak (R), et al.

Amended: 8/15/18

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: The California Manufacturers & Technology Association: 100th anniversary

SOURCE: California Manufacturers & Technology Association

DIGEST:

This resolution urges all citizens to congratulate the California Manufacturers & Technology Association on 100 years of exemplary representation of manufacturing and technology companies throughout the state and to embrace California’s rich manufacturing history and future excellence.

Senate Floor Amendments of 8/15/18 change the lead author from Senator Newman to Senator McGuire, and make a technical change.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California Cotton Mills Company, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, and Del Monte Corporation were among the founding companies that incorporated the California Manufacturers Association and, following a little meeting at the Hotel Oakland in 1918, opened the association’s doors in the County of Alameda in the same year.
2. The fundamental premise in the association’s preamble remains the same today as it was at its founding: “It is the duty of every person engaged in the manufacturing industry to encourage his trade and protect it; and ... that the interests of every branch of business may be best promoted by a united effort on the part of those engaged in it ...”
3. In 1940, the association moved from Oakland to Sacramento, California’s capital, to further the goal of the association that has remained the same for 100 years — to help manufacturing thrive in California.
4. Recognizing that California manufacturers employ cutting-edge technologies that make them the most innovative, efficient, and technologically skilled companies in the country, the association added “Technology” to its name in 2000, becoming known as the California Manufacturers & Technology Association.
5. The importance of California’s manufacturing and technology sectors are evidenced by the employment of more than 1.3 million workers in high-wage, middle-class jobs that pay an average of $87,000 per year and annually generate more than $288 billion in direct economic activity with multiplier benefits in other sectors of the economy.
6. The California Manufacturers & Technology Association proudly looks back on its 100 year-long history that includes a broad spectrum of the nation’s top manufacturers.

This resolution urges all citizens to congratulate the California Manufacturers & Technology Association on 100 years of exemplary representation of manufacturing and technology companies throughout the state and to embrace California’s rich manufacturing history and future excellence.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/16/18)

California Manufacturers & Technology Association (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/16/18)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

8/18/18 14:00:02

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 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SCR 147

Author: Newman (D) and Vidak (R)

Introduced: 5/23/18

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: The California Manufacturers & Technology Association: 100th anniversary

SOURCE: California Manufacturers & Technology Association

DIGEST:

This resolution urges all citizens to congratulate the California Manufacturers & Technology Association on 100 years of exemplary representation of manufacturing and technology companies throughout the state and to embrace California’s rich manufacturing history and future excellence.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California Cotton Mills Company, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, and Del Monte Corporation were among the founding companies that incorporated the California Manufacturers Association and, following a little meeting at the Hotel Oakland in 1918, opened the association’s doors in the County of Alameda in the same year.
2. The fundamental premise in the association’s preamble remains the same today as it was at its founding: “It is the duty of every person engaged in the manufacturing industry to encourage his trade and protect it; and ... that the interests of every branch of business may be best promoted by a united effort on the part of those engaged in it ...”
3. In 1940, the association moved from Oakland to Sacramento, California’s capital, to further the goal of the association that has remained the same for 100 years — to help manufacturing thrive in California.
4. Recognizing that California manufacturers employ cutting-edge technologies that make them the most innovative, efficient, and technologically skilled companies in the country, the association added “Technology” to its name in 2000, becoming known as the California Manufacturers & Technology Association.
5. The importance of California’s manufacturing and technology sectors are evidenced by the employment of more than 1.3 million workers in high-wage, middle-class jobs that pay an average of $87,000 per year and annually generate more than $288 billion in direct economic activity with multiplier benefits in other sectors of the economy.
6. The California Manufacturers & Technology Association proudly looks back on its 100 year-long history that includes a broad spectrum of the nation’s top manufacturers.

This resolution urges all citizens to congratulate the California Manufacturers & Technology Association on 100 years of exemplary representation of manufacturing and technology companies throughout the state and to embrace California’s rich manufacturing history and future excellence.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/30/18)

California Manufacturers & Technology Association (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/30/18)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

5/30/18 20:21:20

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