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ALBERT H. QUIE <br /> GOVERNOR <br /> <br />August 19, 1981 <br /> <br />~TATE OF MINNESOTA <br /> ()I:I"JCE OF TIlE GO'%'EIINOI, <br /> <br />ST. I~UL ~tJl~:~ <br /> <br />Dear Fellow Minnesotan: <br /> <br />During the past six months, a number of concerned and active <br />leaders have begun an initiative to address challenges and oppor- <br />tunities for Minnesota's future. Their specific objective is to <br />focus resources in business, labor, education and government <br />toward increasing our state's job opportunities and economic <br />vitality through the promotion and application of technological <br />innovation. In full support of these purposes, and enthusiastically <br />welcoming the participation of the private sector in addressing <br />public needs, I have pledged the complete cooperation of my <br />administration. <br /> <br />An organizing committee under the co-leadership of labor and <br />business which includes representatives of education and govern- <br />ment has been formed to undertake a comprehensive program of <br />research, action and public information. The activity has been <br />named The Minnesota Wellspring. <br /> <br />The Minnesota Wellspring title derives from our state's geographic <br />uniqueness as a major source of water for the North American <br />continent. In a broader sense the metaphor represents the <br />continuous renewal of precious resources -- physical, human <br />and spiritual. Minnesota is blessed with an industrious population <br />which constitutes a superior pool of entrepreneurial talent and <br />skilled labor. We have an outstanding education system to support <br />the broad-scale development, application and integration of <br />advanced technologies. Minnesota has a government dedicated to <br />ensuring and enriching our quality of life. <br /> <br />The Minnesota Wellspring is based on the belief that the creative <br />collaboration of labor, business, education and government can <br />help ensure our vitality as a state and foster the wellbeing of <br />our citizens. My role as honorary chairman reflects my personal <br />and official commitment to stimulating technology-powered economic <br />growth now and in the years ahead. <br /> <br />AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <br /> <br /> <br />