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Boustany Receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Spirit of Enterprise Award"

Apr 14 2008
 
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Charles W. Boustany, Jr., MD, R-Southwest Louisiana, received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2007 “Spirit of Enterprise Award” for promoting responsible economic growth.
 
“As we continue to rebuild Southwest Louisiana, I am proud of the cooperation between our civic and business leaders,” Boustany said. “I will continue to support sound economic principles to strengthen Southwest Louisiana businesses and their employees.”
 
Boustany received this year’s award for his record on the Water Resources Development Act, which facilitates commerce in the nation’s waterways and ports, as well as trade promotion and rules governing investment.
 
“I am honored to call Representative Charles Boustany our regional legislator.  We are privileged to work with Dr. Boustany on finding solutions for the issues facing the business community of our region.  His receipt of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Enterprise Award confirms his commitment to pro-business, pro-development legislation,” said George Swift, President/CEO of The SWLA Economic Development Alliance.
 
Tom Donohue, Chamber President and CEO, who presented Boustany with the award said, “Representative Boustany has proven to be a key ally to the business community, supporting legislation that helps grow the economy and creates new jobs for hardworking Americans.”
 
The U.S. Chamber is the world’s largest business federation, representing more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector and region.
 
 
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