Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, September 26, 2000

MEWS FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Second Congressional District of Maryland 1 407 York Road, Suite 304 Lutherville, Maryland 21093 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2000 315 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 205 1 5 CONTACT: Jill Homan 202/225-3061 Southern Business Group Names Congressman Ehrlich to Honor Roll WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Southern Economic Development Council, Inc. (SEDC) honored Congressman Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. (MD-2) with its “Legislative Honor Roll Award” in recognition of his consistent support to improve the climate for economic growth in America’s South. The award, given to select Members of Congress, is based on his voting records on key legislation affecting government spending during the 106th Congress. “The award recognizes Members of Congress in the SEDC 17-state region who have consistently supported legislation that ensures the economic prosperity of our territory,” said Tom Seth Smith, Chairman. “These legislators have voted for issues important to economic development professionals, such as various trade bills, workplace concerns, and funding for federal economic development programs.” Congressman Ehrlich stated, “I am pleased that the Southern Economic Development Council has chosen to honor me in this manner. This award demonstrates the extent to which I support policies benefitting working families and small businesses of the Second Congressional District.” Background: The Southern Economic Development Council is the oldest and largest regional economic development association in North America. SEDC provides a network of more than 1,200 economic development professionals in a 17 state region that expands from Maryland to Florida, and Kansas to Texas. From local, regional, and state development agencies, chambers of commerce, utilities, transportation, finance and education, SEDC members share a common interest in the advancement of the areas they represent. ###