United States Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) has earned the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) “Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence” based on the strength of his legislative record during the 109^th Congress.

Congressman Michael Burgess received the award for his score of 100 for an outstanding voting record in support of his understanding of manufacturing’s critical role in the overall strength of our economy, and a willingness to do what must be done to boost competitiveness, job creation and prosperity for working Americans.

For its 109^th Congress rating, NAM member companies tracked a series of votes on key pieces of legislation, including health information technology, the Energy Policy Act, permanent repeal of the death tax, and medical liability reform.

The National Association of Manufacturers is the nation’s largest industrial trade association, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the NAM has 10 additional offices across the country. Visit the NAM’s award-winning Web site at www.nam.org for more information about manufacturing and the economy.