Illinois State House District 105 issued the following announcement on Aug. 17.
State Representative Dan Brady (R-Normal) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise, an award given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who have made special contributions to the defense of free enterprise, and the furtherance of economic opportunities for Illinoisans.
“I am always proud to work with our local Chambers and the State Chamber to support our local small businesses. Their success equals the success of our communities,” Rep. Brady said.
The Illinois Chamber rated all members of the 101st General Assembly based on legislators’ votes on the key business legislation as determined by staff and the Illinois Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee.
The Champion of Free Enterprise Awards are given biennially to members with Illinois Chamber ratings averaging 85 percent or higher over the previous two General Assemblies who have demonstrated their commitment to legislation that frees the entrepreneurial spirit.
“Rep. Brady has been a longtime dependable ally of both our state Chamber and his local chambers because he knows how to engage business in his community,” said Illinois Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch. “We are proud to honor his contributions to promoting free enterprise with this award.”
The votes in the Senate and House are selected based on their impact on the business community. None of the bills used in the report are weighted, as there were an adequate number of bills voted on during this General Assembly.
“It is our job to educate our members on the record of their representatives and hold them accountable for it,” said Illinois Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs Clark Kaericher. “We believe the Chamber’s legislative ratings are an effective tool in determining that accountability and commitment to economic growth.”
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