FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, April 17, 2009

U.S. Chamber Honors Isakson with “Spirit of Enterprise” Award

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” Award for his support of pro-growth legislation during the second session of the 110th Congress.

Michael Eastman, Executive Director of Labor Law Policy for the U.S. Chamber, presented Isakson with the award during a luncheon sponsored by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce.

“Having run my own small business for over 30 years, I recognize the tremendous impact that federal policy can have on American business owners,” Isakson said. “It is important we enact policies that strengthen and stabilize our vulnerable economy. Our nation has always demonstrated a strong resiliency, and I am confident we can bounce back. I have no doubt that hard-working Americans will be at the front lines of economic prosperity once again.”

Eligibility for the award is based on how Members of Congress vote on key business issues, which the Chamber outlines in its annual publication How They Voted. These designated “key votes” are recorded floor votes on issues established as priorities on which the Chamber communicates its position prior to the vote. Those members of Congress who support the Chamber’s position on at least 70 percent of those votes receive the “Spirit of Enterprise” Award.

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