April 7, 2009

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored Representative Peter Hoekstra (R-MI-02) with the Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support of pro-growth legislation
during the second session of the 110th Congress.

�Last year in particular, Congress had to make some tough choices, and Representative Hoekstra clearly demonstrated his commitment to the economy and keeping America competitive in an ever-changing global market,� said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber.

�The Chamber is proud to present Representative Hoekstra with the Spirit of Enterprise Award on behalf of businesses large and small.� Eligibility for the award is based on how members of Congress vote on key business issues, which the Chamber outlines in its yearly 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% of those votes receive the Spirit of Enterprise Award.

According to the scorecard, Representative Hoekstra maintained a 83% rating with the Chamber this year and collectively holds a 89% ranking during his tenure in Congress.

The Chamber key-voted 8 Senate and 18 House votes in 2008, including the Ledbetter Act to eliminate the statute of limitations for pay discrimination lawsuits, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, a nuclear cooperation agreement with India, a bill ensuring the solvency of the
Highway Trust Fund, and the College Opportunity & Affordability Act to lower tuition costs and streamline the financial aid process.

To view a complete list of the 2008 Spirit of Enterprise recipients, please visit www.uschamber.com/soe.

The U.S. Chamber is the world�s largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses of every size, sector, and region.
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