Wednesday 9 April 2008U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon left accepts the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Enterprise Award from U.S. Chamber president and CEO Tom Donohue. Gordon received the award for his support in Congress of key business issues. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce presented U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon with its Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support in Congress of key business issues. “Economic prosperity in Middle Tennessee is fueled by strong businesses that provide good-paying jobs to residents ” said Gordon a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the chairman of the House Science and Technology Committee. “I am happy to receive this award from the U.S. Chamber.” The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation. It represents more than 3 million businesses of every size sector and region. “Representative Gordon has proven to be an effective ally to the business community supporting legislation that helps grow the economy and creates new jobs for hardworking Americans ” said Tom Donohue U.S. Chamber president and CEO. “The Chamber is grateful for Bart’s commitment to these important issues and is proud to present him with this award.”
