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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, The Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA) was founded in 1925 by eight small manufacturing companies who chose to create an association in order to better represent their members, add value and serve their industry; and
WHEREAS, throughout the years, members established programs and services to help their businesses grow and prosper, train their employees, and provide medical and retirement benefits thereby assisting in the development of the member's global competitiveness; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these efforts, TMA has grown into a 1,000 member not-for-profit organization of precision manufacturing and supplier companies representing 30,000 employees throughout Illinois; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, TMA has served as a valued source of employee learning and development for member companies and has evolved into a leader in hands-on training and workforce development by continually expanding the scope of TMA's educational offerings to meet the evolving needs of its members and manufacturing students of all walks of life; and
WHEREAS, TMA is a leading voice in an evolving manufacturing industry and a major economic driver and job creator for Illinois, and has worked on behalf of its members to raise the level of awareness of the importance of manufacturing through its advocacy programs at the local, state and federal levels; and,
WHEREAS, TMA is currently celebrating its 90th Anniversary; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Members of the Cook County, Board of Commissioners that Cook County shall recognize TMA for its lasting contributions to our County, Region and State and wholeheartedly congratulate TMA on this milestone anniversary; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Chief Execut...
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