Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) has been honored with the Spirit of Enterprise award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his support to the business community during the 113^th Congress (2013).

The official presentation took place on Tuesday at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce where Chamber President Miguel Conchas, along with members of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce Board and representatives from the City of Laredo and Webb County, congratulated Congressman Cuellar and presented him with the award.

“I thank the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for recognizing the efforts I have made in Congress to improve and promote business,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Our quality of life depends greatly on maintaining healthy and diverse economies. Local chambers of commerce all over the country share that goal and vision for our nation.”

Congressman Cuellar receives Spirit of Enterprise Award from Laredo Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board David Newman (middle) and Laredo Chamber of Commerce President Miguel Conchas (right).

“We certainly commend Congressman Cuellar for this honor.  A 70 percent vote in favor of business is not easy to accomplish – but, it is a track record that shows support for the growth and development of this region. It is reassuring to know that we have someone in Washington batting for us at all times,” said Miguel Conchas, president of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber's prestigious Spirit of Enterprise award is given annually by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to members of Congress based on rankings it gives for key business votes outlined in its yearly publication, How They Voted. Congressman Cuellar has an extensive record of supporting local business and job growth and has received the Spirit of Enterprise award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce eight times since 2005. Congressman Cuellar was one of only seven Democratic U.S. House of Representatives members, and the only Texas Democrat to receive the 2013 award.