HJR155 Summary

• Expresses legislative support for Manufacture Alabama's "Diversify" initiative aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in the manufacturing industry workforce.

• Recognizes Manufacture Alabama as the state's only trade association dedicated exclusively to manufacturers' competitive, legislative, regulatory, and operational interests.

• Endorses the Diversify Council, composed of top manufacturing and business leaders who have implemented diversity and inclusion policies in their companies, to provide leadership and guidance.

• Declares that diversification and inclusion of manufacturing employees is both ethically correct and beneficial for business in Alabama and beyond.

• Directs copies of the resolution be delivered to Diversify Council members and Governor Kay Ivey to communicate legislative support for the initiative.