Washington, Oct. 2 -- Congressman Bob Latta issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement in recognition of National Manufacturing Day to honor the millions of Americans, including the tens of thousands across Ohio's Fifth Congressional District who help build America's future:

"On National Manufacturing Day, it's important that we take the time to honor and recognize the millions of Americans who work in manufacturing and build vital products and components here in the United States.

"Our country is a manufacturing powerhouse, and in Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, I'm proud that we are home to more than 1,000 manufacturing businesses that employ more than 86,000 hardworkin...